In one of the most powerful exercises of clemency in the nation’s history, on his final full day in office, President Biden has posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey. apnews.com/article/biden-…

URGENT: HB2724 is harmful! It expands surveillance with no restrictions on types of offenses that can be surveilled or use of algorithms to surveil certain classes of people…politicians, immigrants, women seeking healthcare, Black people. OPPOSE IT HERE: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-y…

A 🧵 you need to read #expungement #recordsealing #cleanslate #virginia

One former nurse at a Virginia prison recalls the facility as "breaking the law every day" as a result of understaffing Prisons & jails cannot even keep up in the era of mass incarceration. Why are they still locking people up if they can't care for them? richmond.com/news/state-reg…

📢Virginia is one step closer to #probationreform. #HB2252 and #SB936 have passed their House and Senate Committees with strong #bipartisan support. Why does this matter? #Probation should empower people to change—not hold them back. Probation Incentives Bills [HB 2252 and SB

You really need to be on this! TCI breaks down all 3 state budget proposals (Governor, House & Senate). Which priorities are you keeping track of? Register now in the link below. 🤓

We’re thrilled to welcome Breanna Diaz (ACLU), Rev. LaKeisha Cook (Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy), and Sheba Williams (Nolef Turns) to the VCET Board! 🎉 Join us in welcoming them to the VCET family! #VCET #CivicEngagement #Advocacy #CommunityPower

Trump’s Pick For Education Secretary Proposes Offloading Special Ed disabilityscoop.com/2025/02/24/tru…

The Trump Administration is rolling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts at the federal level, and corporations are following suit. But we know that investing in progressive leadership isn’t optional — it’s essential. 🔗 Take action now: engageva.org/programs/vaplp…

🚨 Probation Reform Is One Signature Away in Virginia. A groundbreaking probation reform bill is making waves in Virginia, bringing together unlikely allies from both sides of the aisle. Championed by Del. Wren Williams (R), Delegate Katrina Callsen (D), Sen. Christie

Gerard Palms spent 13 years in prison after he robbed a bank in 2010. Now, a year after being released, he has a job, stable housing, and is "persevering continuously." Up Next: Urging Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign probation reform bills that he says will help him "continue to prosper."

Yesterday I chaired a Commission on Youth meeting about conditions at Bon Air. Reports of extended lockdowns, staffing shortages & lack of access to services are very concerning. I thank members for their support calling for an independent investigation. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

Va. election offices invite voters to take a close-up look at the election process newsfromthestates.com/article/va-ele…

In final act of mercy, Pope Francis donates entire private bank account to prisoners ncronline.org/node/300171 via NCR

More than ever we need a candid conversation about the state of criminal justice reform in VA. On Thursday we’ll be live on FB for Get Informed: 2025 CJR Recap with special guests Delegate Katrina Callsen and Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy & JFV’s Bryan Kennedy and Brad Haywood facebook.com/share/169PtyXa…

A VERY BIG DEAL: A criminal record sealing law will finally take effect in VA. Who is eligible? The Justice Forward Virginia Foundation has published a comprehensive guide to understanding expungement & record sealing laws and to determine eligibility: justiceforwardvafoundation.org/expungementsea…

PORTSMOUTH: For the first time in the history of VA people will be able to seal criminal convictions. Join Nolef Turns Inc., Virginia Organizing & the Justice Forward Virginia Foundation at New Mt. Olivet Church—May 20th at 6PM—for a criminal records expungement & sealing info session.

Some criminal records will be sealed automatically under the record sealing law, including misdemeanor convictions such as larceny, certain types of trespassing and disorderly conduct, and marijuana possession. wtop.com/virginia/2025/… Senator Scott Surovell - ssurovell.bsky.social Nolef Turns Inc. Rob Poggenklass #VALeg

Reserving criminal justice reform for 'nonviolent offenders' is unnecessary, ineffective and unjust. @prisonpolicy explains why: prisonpolicy.org/reports/violen… via @prisonpolicy

A 2nd judge halts more of Trump's voting executive order whro.org/2025-06-13/a-2…