jason hernandez: “There is a lack of empathy between prosecutors and those funneled into our justice system.”

Thank you to all of the speakers, panelists and guests who attended the University of St. Thomas Law Journal Symposium and participated in today's important discussion on #clemency. Nkechi Taifa Shon Hopwood Alice Marie Johnson @Oslerguy Paul Larkin @erin_r_collins Amy jason hernandez

Having spent nearly 18 years in prison and having a brother who was murdered in prison..... this program at a Connecticut prison brought me cold chills and Tears---In a good way. #hope #redemption #mercy #clemency cbsnews.com/news/german-st…

Pretty cool to wake up in the morning and see that an op-ed I wrote was referenced to by the Honorable Rev. Jesse Jackson in a tweet. The New Jim Crow

There is nothing more gratifying than receiving a message from someone who had a 73 year old mother in prison for life thanking you for being part of the process that will lead to their mother's freedom. #GenevasComingHome!!

These three ladies (one mother, 2 grandmothers) are in prison serving life without parole for a nonviolent drug offense. Below are links to their facebook page. Please like and share their stories. facebook.com/Clemency-For-E… facebook.com/Clemency-For-E… facebook.com/FreeEvaPalma/

In what universe does a FIRST OFFENDER get 9 life sentences for non violent drug case - DOJ must do a LOT of SOUL SEARCHING. #ClemencyNow Donald J. Trump Jared Kushner - we sent her petition to the WH - please give it priority status. THKS jason hernandez candoclemency.com/evelyn-bozon-p…

Did an interview and made tamales for Southern Foodways Alliance for article focusing on the inside culture of cooking food in prison, how it is used to earn income, carry on cultural traditions (tamales on Thanksgiving 😋), and for comradery #FromBreakingLawsToBreakingBread

WOW‼️JUST WOW‼️ Just found out the clemency petition of Crystal Munoz that Amy Cando and I were working on with Professor Amber Baylor and her students at Texas A&M was granted by President Trump.

A real story of people in prison based on comradery and friendship, not of violence and hopelessness as usually depicted southernfoodways.org/how-to-make-ta…

Drug dealer's underage wife seeks mercy from Trump sunshinesentinel.com/stories/532293…

Since my days in prison I have envisioned a mass clemency campaign to end mass incarceration. And now, for the first time, such a campaign is being initiatiated by the most powerful Civil Rights Organizations in the world-- The ACLU. #embracingclemency #theredemptioncampaign

"In 1980 we had between 25,000 to 26,000 women incarcerated... Today we have over a quarter million." What has mass incarceration done to our communities? #ACLU #redemptioncampaign #clemencynow

ON WFAA at 10: After being sentenced to life in prison and later granted clemency, Jason Hernandez is looking for a pardon - and a second chance at a life. We were there as he speaks to those who might vouch for him - including an unexpected supporter. wfaa.com/video/features…

Seen this today reminding me that when I was released from prison people didn't care I was once a drug dealer, but feared me because I was coming out of prison.

Obama clemency beneficiary jason hernandez reminds us that almost one-third of the over 1700 people who had their sentence commuted by Obama were serving life without parole.

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Moving video as Jason Hernandez (jason hernandez), one of the "Obama Eight," thanks Jim Cole for his work on criminal justice reform and clemency. Powerful words and a testament to the importance of second chances.

Thank you to the McKinney community & jason hernandez, Kim H and everyone for loving on our Webb students!🥰

Good morning from McKinney, Texas! John Quiñones gives a special surprise to local entrepreneur Jason Hernandez, a man determined to give back to the community and people who changed his life.