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We’re fighting every day to secure equal justice for all, end mass incarceration, and strengthen families and communities.

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Vrijeme pridruživanja: veljača 2010.

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  1. Even a brief stint in jail can ruin someone’s career, housing, & access to services—potentially continuing their involvement with the . is giving people a chance to safely return to their families & communities: h/t

  2. THURSDAY, 2/6 at 12PM ET: Join us at the Capitol Visitor Center for a panel discussion on rural America’s hidden jail crisis. The independent documentary, “Out of Sight, Out of Mind,” directed by James Burns will also be shown. Reserve your tickets here:

  3. In 2019, the U.S. saw a surge of anti-immigrant policies drastically reducing refugee caps, targeting people already in the country, and ramping up obstacles for immigrants and refugees. Learn more in our report.

  4. In 2017, New York advanced its legacy as a by being the 1st state to provide in immigration courts. NYS can continue this leadership by supporting & funding critical legal protections for .

  5. In addition to working w/ to advance the movement for black women prosecutors, our Reshaping Prosecution team is expanding support to 3 jurisdictions. DeKalb, Ingham, & Boulder counties will work w/ Vera to reform the criminal legal system.

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    James Lesane’s bail was set at $10K. But, unable to afford it, he was cycled through the —facing violence, separation from family, & blocked access to vital services. If NYS supports fairness for all of us, we need to give a chance:

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    Substance use related deaths are declining, but Black people make up an increasing share of them. And the crisis sends thousands to the annually. Learn what steps were taken to fight the epidemic in our report.

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    Immigrants are part of the strength, vitality, & fabric of New York. While deportation fosters disruption & fear, legal representation through programs like help people return to their communities & parents return to their families.

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    In 2017, New York advanced its legacy as a by being the 1st state to provide in immigration courts. NYS can continue this leadership by supporting & funding critical legal protections for .

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    From LA jail to NY bail, it was a year of reform—at the state level. But setbacks & regressive policies continue to return, hindering progressive prosecutors & energizing local activists. Vera’s report collects the top 15 stories of 2019.

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    At the end of 2018, the became law. But it’s just that: a first step, and more steps need to be taken to fix our flawed .

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    Nearly ⅔ of people in jail have not been convicted of a crime. They are there because they can't afford to pay bail. 2019 was the year made it clear that ending without measures to decarcerate won’t deliver meaningful .

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    Here’s the impact of NYS : In Jan. 2019, 21K+ people were incarcerated in jails across NYS. But in Jan. 2020, there were only 15K people in NY jails—nearly a 28% drop! 6K people on any given day are free to return to their families & homes.

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    As border apprehensions approached 1M people in 2019—the most in 12 yrs—raids within the US intensified & the media spotlighted the harsh conditions of detention. Despite public outcry, hardline immigration policies continued to escalate.

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    More reform-minded prosecutors—especially Black women—are being elected on promises to fix the broken U.S. . In our report, discover how these prosecutors are facing pushback for their visions.

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    .’s leadership in support of has inspired a national movement to provide representation to facing deportation. NYIFUP has proven critical towards countering the destabilization caused by federal immigration enforcement.

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    Social media has given a voice to many, especially those in marginalized communities. With their online platforms, they have challenged an oppressive system and fought for justice reform. Here is Vera’s 2019 list of online influencers we highly recommend you follow.

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    Podcasts have allowed people who have first-hand experiences with the justice system to tell their stories directly to a wide audience. We highly recommend the following powerful 2019 podcasts centered around justice reform.

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    Movies and documentaries have the power to highlight the experiences of people whose lives are vastly different from your own. Here are Vera’s top picks for 2019 films and documentaries—teach telling a strong story centered around justice reform.

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    Looking for some books to expand your understanding of justice reform? Check out Vera’s top picks in the field for 2019.

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