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Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Coalition – Rally for Reform Makes the News!
The rally in Lansing on June 25th, 2024 received a lot of press attention! Check out these stories. WKAR – Criminal justice groups rally in Lansing for sentencing reformhttps://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2024-06-26/criminal-justice-groups-rally-in-lansing-for-sentencing-reform The Flint Courier – Community invited to join MADE Institute and the Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Coalition to support criminal justice reform in Lansinghttps://theflintcouriernews.com/community-invited-to-join-made-institute-and-the-criminal-justice-reform-legislation-coalition-to-support-criminal-justice-reform-in-lansing/ MI Advance – Criminal…
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Second Look Sentencing: A Closer Look at Who Michigan Incarcerates
The National Lifer’s Association has released a booklet will take you on a journey that explains who the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) currently incarcerates. We have collected a set of stories from average people who, today, are serving long sentences in Michigan prisons. What makes these people unique are the sentence they were given:…
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FCC votes to slash prison and jail calling rates and ban corporate kickbacks
New rules, the result of the bipartisan passage of the Martha Wright-Reed Fair and Just Communications Act, are a massive victory in the decades-long fight for prison and jail communication justice. First Published by the Prison Policy Initiative. Written by Wanda Bertram, July 18, 2024 On July 18, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission voted to…
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Prison Policy Initiative endorses the Environmental Health in Prisons Act
Act recognizes the right to live in a healthy environment and offers much-needed environmental protections for people in prisons. First Published by The Prison Policy Initiative. Written by Emmett Sanders, July 18, 2024 On Thursday, July 18, 2024, U.S. Senator Ed Markey and Congressperson Ayanna Pressley, both of Massachusetts, introduced the Environmental Health in Prisons…
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Make a Note of these Key August Primary Dates
The August Primary Election is coming up! Here are some important dates you need to know in order to cast your ballot. #MIVoting Visit our VAAC Voting Information page for useful information on how, when, and where to vote. August 6 Michigan Primary Election: Key Dates
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Minority Rule: A Conversation with Ari Berman and Advocates
On Wednesday, July 24, at 1 pm EST Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Bruce Spiva will host this event with author Ari Berman and advocates Cliff Albright and Katie Fahey to discuss Berman’s new book “Minority Rule” and the importance of safeguarding the freedom to vote. Most Americans agree on a fundamental principle: In…
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When You Vote I Win Presentation at Pontiac High School
Watch this fantastic video recording at a Voting Education assembly by VAAC partner When You Vote I Win at Pontiac High School. Don’t miss the VAAC presentation by Bonnie Zabel starting at minute 5!
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Thank you to all attended the Rally for Reform in Lansing
Thank you to all who supported and came out for the first-ever Criminal Justice Reform Legislation’s Rally for Reform on JUne 25th, 2025! We not only acknowledge, but work tirelessly towards the pressing need for change, and are proud to be part of a community that is united by the call for crucial criminal legal…
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A Clean Slate Expungement Downriver Resource Fair
Is your Criminal Background keeping you from getting a job or denying you from housing? June 28th from 12-5pm Misdemeanor and felony convictions – Expungement for those eligible Light refreshments provided – Translation services available No pre-registration needed FOR MORE INFO, CALL or EMAIL: 313-967-4880 ext. 2006 enino@dhdc1.org gianni.c@dhdc1.org Location: Ecorse High School, 27385 W.…
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Medically frail fix bill ready to sign: SB 599 cleared the Capitol June 27
This article from the Safe & Just Michigan newsletter. The past few weeks were been active ones for the effort to fix Michigan’s Medically Frail Parole law. Passed in 2019, the law intended to create a pathway to parole for people who faced a terminal diagnosis. But since then, technical problems with the way the…
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New state budget asks MDOC to reduce fees and fines
Reblog via Barbara Wieland The post New state budget asks MDOC to reduce fees and fines appeared first on Safe & Just Michigan. New state budget asks MDOC to reduce fees and finesThroughout the week, Michigan’s lawmakers have been hard at work finalizing a state budget for next year. That budget is now complete, and…
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Join the Rally For Reform! Tuesday 6/25/24 in Lansing
JOIN OUR COALITION OF ACTIVISTS IN LANSING AS WE AMPLIFY OUR VOICES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM DATE: JUN 25, 2024PLACE: CAPITOL STEPS AND LAWNRALLY TIME: NOON – 2 PM (other activities from 10 am – 4 pm) WE RALLY TO: Speakers for the rally include Michigan legislators who are sponsoring criminal legal reform bills. In…
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