Equal Justice USA
@ejusa.bsky.social
Building community safety by transforming the justice system from one that harms to one that heals.
Community-led Solutions | Restorative Justice | Healing Justice
Community-led Solutions | Restorative Justice | Healing Justice
Today is a hard day. We shut down our operations after 35 years of building safety and a justice system that heals. One fascist dismantled that legacy in a blink.
Thank you to everyone who has stood with us. Let's keep fighting for the world that we want.
ejusa.org/hard-news/
Thank you to everyone who has stood with us. Let's keep fighting for the world that we want.
ejusa.org/hard-news/
Hard News
This has been a year of hard news. Early this spring, we shared that we would need to narrow the focus of our work due to the increasingly daunting
ejusa.org
August 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today is a hard day. We shut down our operations after 35 years of building safety and a justice system that heals. One fascist dismantled that legacy in a blink.
Thank you to everyone who has stood with us. Let's keep fighting for the world that we want.
ejusa.org/hard-news/
Thank you to everyone who has stood with us. Let's keep fighting for the world that we want.
ejusa.org/hard-news/
Tremane is facing execution despite not being the actual killer. Learn more about him:
ejusa.org/resource/jus...
Head to Tremane’s site (link in bio) to learn more about his case and to sign a petition in support of his clemency.
#TremaneWood
#JusticeForTremane
ejusa.org/resource/jus...
Head to Tremane’s site (link in bio) to learn more about his case and to sign a petition in support of his clemency.
#TremaneWood
#JusticeForTremane
Justice for Tremane Wood: A Three-Part Blog Series
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July 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Tremane is facing execution despite not being the actual killer. Learn more about him:
ejusa.org/resource/jus...
Head to Tremane’s site (link in bio) to learn more about his case and to sign a petition in support of his clemency.
#TremaneWood
#JusticeForTremane
ejusa.org/resource/jus...
Head to Tremane’s site (link in bio) to learn more about his case and to sign a petition in support of his clemency.
#TremaneWood
#JusticeForTremane
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Save Tremane Wood.
#Oklahoma plans to execute Tremane in September, but only because he was convicted under the ridiculous felony murder law. It's wrong.
Please sign the letter...or forward it to someone living in OK.
actionnetwork.org/letters/plea...
#Oklahoma plans to execute Tremane in September, but only because he was convicted under the ridiculous felony murder law. It's wrong.
Please sign the letter...or forward it to someone living in OK.
actionnetwork.org/letters/plea...
Please Save Tremane Wood from Execution
TREMANE IS A BLACK MAN ON DEATH ROW FACING EXECUTION…BUT HE
DIDN’T KILL ANYONE.
Tremane participated in a robbery during which his older brother, Zjaiton (“Jake”) Wood, killed a man named Ronnie Wipf....
actionnetwork.org
July 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Save Tremane Wood.
#Oklahoma plans to execute Tremane in September, but only because he was convicted under the ridiculous felony murder law. It's wrong.
Please sign the letter...or forward it to someone living in OK.
actionnetwork.org/letters/plea...
#Oklahoma plans to execute Tremane in September, but only because he was convicted under the ridiculous felony murder law. It's wrong.
Please sign the letter...or forward it to someone living in OK.
actionnetwork.org/letters/plea...
Join us tomorrow in #charlottesville for the 2nd Annual Gun Violence Summit.
This community is committed to building its safety.
This community is committed to building its safety.
July 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Join us tomorrow in #charlottesville for the 2nd Annual Gun Violence Summit.
This community is committed to building its safety.
This community is committed to building its safety.
A reminder that this briefing is happening in a couple hours — 12 ET, 9 PT.
Jump in, make your voice heard.
Jump in, make your voice heard.
Friday, 7/11, 12 ET—Join a critical discussion on the harm the Trump cuts have had on public health and community safety.
@veraaction.bsky.social @aclu.org @wrencollective.bsky.social and the Medical Justice Alliance: bit.ly/4nz1ss2
@veraaction.bsky.social @aclu.org @wrencollective.bsky.social and the Medical Justice Alliance: bit.ly/4nz1ss2
July 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A reminder that this briefing is happening in a couple hours — 12 ET, 9 PT.
Jump in, make your voice heard.
Jump in, make your voice heard.
Friday, 7/11, 12 ET—Join a critical discussion on the harm the Trump cuts have had on public health and community safety.
@veraaction.bsky.social @aclu.org @wrencollective.bsky.social and the Medical Justice Alliance: bit.ly/4nz1ss2
@veraaction.bsky.social @aclu.org @wrencollective.bsky.social and the Medical Justice Alliance: bit.ly/4nz1ss2
July 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Friday, 7/11, 12 ET—Join a critical discussion on the harm the Trump cuts have had on public health and community safety.
@veraaction.bsky.social @aclu.org @wrencollective.bsky.social and the Medical Justice Alliance: bit.ly/4nz1ss2
@veraaction.bsky.social @aclu.org @wrencollective.bsky.social and the Medical Justice Alliance: bit.ly/4nz1ss2
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Seems like a minute ago where we saw Medicaid as a pathway to healing trauma and ultimately violence prevention.
That is out the door now because, you know.
The HUBB and other like orgs must survive.
truthout.org/articles/com...
That is out the door now because, you know.
The HUBB and other like orgs must survive.
truthout.org/articles/com...
Community-Based Violence Reduction Efforts Could Be Casualties of GOP Budget
The GOP budget’s cuts to Medicaid threaten to decimate 59 trauma recovery centers in 15 states.
truthout.org
June 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Seems like a minute ago where we saw Medicaid as a pathway to healing trauma and ultimately violence prevention.
That is out the door now because, you know.
The HUBB and other like orgs must survive.
truthout.org/articles/com...
That is out the door now because, you know.
The HUBB and other like orgs must survive.
truthout.org/articles/com...
"scrambling" is one word for it.
But Aqeela Sherrils is right. We're not taking this laying down.
Join the fight: action.ejusa.org/a/pay-up-trump
www.npr.org/2025/05/24/n...
But Aqeela Sherrils is right. We're not taking this laying down.
Join the fight: action.ejusa.org/a/pay-up-trump
www.npr.org/2025/05/24/n...
Justice Department cuts to public safety grants leave police and nonprofits scrambling
Hundreds of public safety grants cut, worth $500 million, funded initiatives like drug treatment and gun violence prevention programs.
www.npr.org
May 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"scrambling" is one word for it.
But Aqeela Sherrils is right. We're not taking this laying down.
Join the fight: action.ejusa.org/a/pay-up-trump
www.npr.org/2025/05/24/n...
But Aqeela Sherrils is right. We're not taking this laying down.
Join the fight: action.ejusa.org/a/pay-up-trump
www.npr.org/2025/05/24/n...
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This week I have two great events to wrap up the northern leg of book events! The first event is a webinar with @ejusa.bsky.social on May 21 at 2PM! On May 23 at 4pm I’m having a convo with the amazing @shannonheffernan.bsky.social @seminarycoopbooks.bsky.social ❗️
www.semcoop.com/event/corinn...
www.semcoop.com/event/corinn...
May 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This week I have two great events to wrap up the northern leg of book events! The first event is a webinar with @ejusa.bsky.social on May 21 at 2PM! On May 23 at 4pm I’m having a convo with the amazing @shannonheffernan.bsky.social @seminarycoopbooks.bsky.social ❗️
www.semcoop.com/event/corinn...
www.semcoop.com/event/corinn...
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Next Wednesday, May 21, I’ll be joining @ejusa.bsky.social for a webinar to discuss botched executions, layers of state secrecy, and more! Join us at 2pm to discover the secrets for yourself. Register with the link below!
action.ejusa.org/a/movement-c...
action.ejusa.org/a/movement-c...
May 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Next Wednesday, May 21, I’ll be joining @ejusa.bsky.social for a webinar to discuss botched executions, layers of state secrecy, and more! Join us at 2pm to discover the secrets for yourself. Register with the link below!
action.ejusa.org/a/movement-c...
action.ejusa.org/a/movement-c...
Public Safety in New York City is at a Crossroads. EJUSA will be joining experts and community members at the NYC at a Crossroads Convening on May 13th and 14th as we address the most pressing safety and justice issues impacting New Yorkers today.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-at-the...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-at-the...
NYC at the Crossroads: Charting a Safe and Just Path Forward
This two-day convening will address the most pressing safety and justice issues impacting New Yorkers.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Public Safety in New York City is at a Crossroads. EJUSA will be joining experts and community members at the NYC at a Crossroads Convening on May 13th and 14th as we address the most pressing safety and justice issues impacting New Yorkers today.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-at-the...
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-at-the...
It's the art of the steal! The #Trump #DepartmentOfJustice ( #DOJ ) slashed over 365 federal grants for community safety despite owing us money for unpaid work.
ACT NOW and tell Trump to pay up: action.ejusa.org/a/pay-up-trump
ACT NOW and tell Trump to pay up: action.ejusa.org/a/pay-up-trump
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Justice, Reimagined.
action.ejusa.org
April 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's the art of the steal! The #Trump #DepartmentOfJustice ( #DOJ ) slashed over 365 federal grants for community safety despite owing us money for unpaid work.
ACT NOW and tell Trump to pay up: action.ejusa.org/a/pay-up-trump
ACT NOW and tell Trump to pay up: action.ejusa.org/a/pay-up-trump
EJUSA is one of many nonprofits, research institutions, substance use organizations, and victim advocacy groups being targeted by the #Trump #DepartmentOfJustice ( #DOJ ). Our funding may have been cut, but we refuse to back down.
April 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
EJUSA is one of many nonprofits, research institutions, substance use organizations, and victim advocacy groups being targeted by the #Trump #DepartmentOfJustice ( #DOJ ). Our funding may have been cut, but we refuse to back down.
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We remain committed to fighting for second look policies nationwide that end extreme sentencing and tackle racial disparities!
April 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We remain committed to fighting for second look policies nationwide that end extreme sentencing and tackle racial disparities!
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This landmark legislation creates a pathway for Marylanders to petition for a judicial review after serving at least 20 yrs behind bars for those who committed their offense under age 25. It could impact at least 1,000 people serving parole-eligible life sentences or sentences up to 50 yrs or longer
April 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This landmark legislation creates a pathway for Marylanders to petition for a judicial review after serving at least 20 yrs behind bars for those who committed their offense under age 25. It could impact at least 1,000 people serving parole-eligible life sentences or sentences up to 50 yrs or longer
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Victory in Maryland! With Governor Wes Moore’s signing of the Second Look Act, Maryland has taken a meaningful step toward advancing justice, redemption & community safety.
The Sentencing Project Applauds Governor Wes Moore Signing of the Maryland Second Look Act – The Sentencing Project
www.sentencingproject.org
April 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Victory in Maryland! With Governor Wes Moore’s signing of the Second Look Act, Maryland has taken a meaningful step toward advancing justice, redemption & community safety.
The abrupt cancellation of Vera Institute's federal funding over its decision to speak out against Trump’s mass deportation agenda and gutting of a federally-funded social safety net is concerning.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s “opening salvo” in his war against criminal justice reform starts with this nonprofit
Was the Vera Institute’s federal funding cut because of its opposition to the Trump administration?
www.motherjones.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The abrupt cancellation of Vera Institute's federal funding over its decision to speak out against Trump’s mass deportation agenda and gutting of a federally-funded social safety net is concerning.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The second quarterly Ubuntu Village NOLA Heal the Block event was a success, bringing together the Central City community for a day filled with joy, resources, and meaningful connections.
April 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The second quarterly Ubuntu Village NOLA Heal the Block event was a success, bringing together the Central City community for a day filled with joy, resources, and meaningful connections.
We support @vera.org, who has working to make our communities safer for 60+ years—through Democratic AND Republican administrations.
#BREAKING: Vera is calling on the #DOJ to reverse course & restore $5mil in federal grants for our critical public safety programs. In a letter to AG Bondi, Vera’s Nick Turner casts doubt on the Trump administration’s stated justifications for terminating our funding: www.vera.org/newsroom/ver...
Vera Institute of Justice Targeted by Department of Justice Funding…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: media@vera.org NEW YORK — The Vera Institute of Justice (Vera), a 64-year-old national justice reform organization, received a notice of termination from the Departm...
www.vera.org
April 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We support @vera.org, who has working to make our communities safer for 60+ years—through Democratic AND Republican administrations.
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🚨 The Trump administration has ended our funding for key public safety programs that serve communities across the country. We’re calling this what it is: a RECKLESS attack on public safety and criminal justice reform.
April 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
🚨 The Trump administration has ended our funding for key public safety programs that serve communities across the country. We’re calling this what it is: a RECKLESS attack on public safety and criminal justice reform.
The continued punishment of formerly incarcerated people is a damning indictment of a system that does not value humanity. Fight the narratives that normalize lifelong punishment.
This #SecondChanceMonth, read 10 stories of second chances and then share them: magazine.washington.edu/feature/afte...
This #SecondChanceMonth, read 10 stories of second chances and then share them: magazine.washington.edu/feature/afte...
After prison: 10 stories of second chances
UW Magazine | University of Washington
magazine.washington.edu
April 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The continued punishment of formerly incarcerated people is a damning indictment of a system that does not value humanity. Fight the narratives that normalize lifelong punishment.
This #SecondChanceMonth, read 10 stories of second chances and then share them: magazine.washington.edu/feature/afte...
This #SecondChanceMonth, read 10 stories of second chances and then share them: magazine.washington.edu/feature/afte...
Having an arrest or a conviction on one's record leads to lifelong punishment even after incarceration. But formerly incarcerated people deserve better.
April 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Having an arrest or a conviction on one's record leads to lifelong punishment even after incarceration. But formerly incarcerated people deserve better.
NEW ORLEANS! Come out to the second Heal the Block initiative — a local community resource event — on April 12.
Want to support the event in other ways? There will be a toiletry drive from April 4 to April 10 at Xavier University with Social Justice Coalition.
Want to support the event in other ways? There will be a toiletry drive from April 4 to April 10 at Xavier University with Social Justice Coalition.
April 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
NEW ORLEANS! Come out to the second Heal the Block initiative — a local community resource event — on April 12.
Want to support the event in other ways? There will be a toiletry drive from April 4 to April 10 at Xavier University with Social Justice Coalition.
Want to support the event in other ways? There will be a toiletry drive from April 4 to April 10 at Xavier University with Social Justice Coalition.
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Today is the first day of our inaugural national #SecondChancesInAction™ campaign, a powerful call-to-action symbolizing the pursuit of freedom from the weight of a criminal record through awareness and community-led initiatives.
Learn more: jlusa.org/2025/04/01/s...
Learn more: jlusa.org/2025/04/01/s...
April 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today is the first day of our inaugural national #SecondChancesInAction™ campaign, a powerful call-to-action symbolizing the pursuit of freedom from the weight of a criminal record through awareness and community-led initiatives.
Learn more: jlusa.org/2025/04/01/s...
Learn more: jlusa.org/2025/04/01/s...
Second chances build stronger and safer communities. For #SecondChanceMonth, here's how the National Reentry Resource Center is identifying and removing the barriers to housing, jobs, and health care that people face after incarceration: nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/events/scm2025
National Reentry Resource Center
nationalreentryresourcecenter.org
April 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Second chances build stronger and safer communities. For #SecondChanceMonth, here's how the National Reentry Resource Center is identifying and removing the barriers to housing, jobs, and health care that people face after incarceration: nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/events/scm2025