Last night we held a film screening + panel discussion in Central Islip on Long Island, in partnership w/ Suffolk County Legal Aid Society. Many signed postcards to Senator Monica R. Martinez urging passage of Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole.

Together, we will win #ParoleJusticeNY

We’re on our way! #FreeHer DC March see you there as we call for freedom, clemency and compassion for people behind bars across the US.

Shout out to the unstoppable andreaFreeHerjames and the The National Council for organizing this extraordinary call to action for women and mothers.

🧵We'd like to take a moment to tell you about our NYC Community Organizer, Stanley Jamel Bellamy. From the Northwest Bronx to East NY & Southeast Queens, Jamel is building a movement for justice.

On April 30th, celebrate his 1 year of freedom with us: arhrdetm.donorsupport.co/page/FUNJZYEPB…

Advocates call on Congress to end solitary confinement in prisons whio.com/news/local/adv…

Tonight we are back out in Downtown Schenectady talking with residents about second chances for their incarcerated community members. Almost everyone we spoke to signed a postcard to their Assembly Member in support of the Elder Parole and Fair and Timely Parole bills.

Young people get it. The mass incarceration policies of prior generations failed us all. It’s time to build a true justice system that values healing, transformation and safety—not vengeance and white supremacy.

Great discussion at SUNY Westchester Community College today.

We’re in Albany today advocating for sentencing reform, protecting in person visits, basic human rights behind bars, fair housing access and so much more!

End Solitary Confinement Act Press Conference and Rally twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

RSVP *today* for the next Parole Justice Advocacy Day!

On May 7, get on the bus to the New York State Capitol for a big day of activism, advocacy, and community-building to end permanent punishment and promote transformation & healing.

Sign-up: bit.ly/ParoleJusticeM…

Roy Savage’s family gathered at City Hall today with NYC Jails Action Coalition (JAC) & other community members after Roy’s tragic loss in DOC custody at Bellevue. City & state officials must act now to release people, stop sending people to deadly jails & protect the human rights of all New Yorkers

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TOMORROW
April 11
Thursday,10am!

Family of Roy Savage, Community Members, and Lawmakers to Hold Rally following Roy’s Death in Custody

We Demand Action Now to Release People, Stop Sending People to Deadly Jails, and Protect All New Yorkers’ Human Rights!

#rikers
#nyc

🧵 Today, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, Restore Justice, and Uptown People’s Law Center have released a critical report titled “Ending Long Term Solitary Confinement in Illinois” describing the urgent need for solitary confinement reform in Illinois.

This weekend we did street canvasing and spoke with small business owners in Wyandanch on Long Island. Many were excited to support our work to reunite Long Island families and promote healing and safety for all.

#ParoleJusticeNY
#ClemencyNOW

Please join the NYC Jails Action Coalition (JAC) and #HALTsolitary — Go to bit.ly/EndSolitaryNY as we stand in solidarity with Roy Savage’s family at City Hall.

Date: Thursday, April 11 at 10 am.

We will continue to demand that NYC officials protect the human rights of all New Yorkers!

#rikers
#nomoredeaths
#HumanRightsViolations

Parole Justice Advocacy Day!

On May 7, get on the bus to NY's Capitol for a POWERFUL day of advocacy + community-building to celebrate the work of formerly incarcerated people to improve community safety & bring home more leaders.

RSVP TODAY: bit.ly/ParoleJusticeM…

Yesterday we had a GREAT time with Bend the Arc: Long Island (Bend the Arc: Jewish Action) canvassing for #ParoleJusticeNY at Spinney Hills in Manhasset. Nearly everyone we spoke to signed postcards to their Assembly Member supporting passage of the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills.

Solitary = Torture. Let's get together and end solitary inIllinois!