Feb 7, 2016 | Calls to Action, Case & Campaign Updates, Events |
From Love & Protect:Tewkunzi Green is a Black mother from Peoria, Illinois. In 2007, she killed her abusive boyfriend while defending herself and protecting her infant child. At trial, she argued that she acted in self-defense but was found guilty and sentenced to...
Jan 24, 2016 | Calls to Action, Case & Campaign Updates, Events, Media |
The Rasmea Defense Committee calls for a social media action on Jan 27th as they wait for a decision about Rasmea Odeh’s appeal. #Justice4RasmeaJoin the Rasmea Defense Committee for a social media campaign Wednesday, January 27, 2016, in support of Palestinian...
Nov 1, 2015 | Calls to Action, Events, Media |
Tuesday, Nov 24, 201510am PT / 1pm ETEverywhere!Nov 24th is the anniversary of Marissa Alexander’s return to jail in 2014 as part of her plea deal, and around the same time in 2013, Marissa was released from prison as a result of winning her appeal. We are so...
Oct 1, 2015 | Calls to Action, Events |
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the ACLU, nearly 60% of people in women’s prison nationwide,and as many as 94% of some women’s prison populations, have a history of physical or sexual abuse before being incarcerated. Below is a list of...
