Michael J. Langley
@mikelangleyfl.bsky.social
Advancing societies and transforming communities with bold leadership and public service
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Give Miami Day is November 20, 2025
Give Miami Day is brought to you by The Miami Foundation. Join us on November 20 to raise funds for local nonprofits. Learn more at givemiamiday.org!
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By the same token, November 15th kicks off early giving for the 2025 #GiveMiamiDay campaign. In this season of giving, your generosity enables @fji-law.bsky.social to advocate for the most vulnerable among us.
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@fji-law.bsky.social is returning to The Miami Woman's Club for our 2026 Signature Event on 4/16! Nominations are now open for the Rod Petrey Public Service Award & Randy Berg Social Justice Award.
For more info on submitting a nomination: floridajusticeinstitute-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...
For more info on submitting a nomination: floridajusticeinstitute-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
@fji-law.bsky.social is returning to The Miami Woman's Club for our 2026 Signature Event on 4/16! Nominations are now open for the Rod Petrey Public Service Award & Randy Berg Social Justice Award.
For more info on submitting a nomination: floridajusticeinstitute-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...
For more info on submitting a nomination: floridajusticeinstitute-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...
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This #VeteransDay, EJI acknowledges the plight of many Black veterans who, instead of being treated as honored members of society upon their return from service, were often attacked, lynched, mistreated and abused.
Remembering Black Veterans Targeted for Racial Violence in the U.S.
Honoring those who fought abroad for our country, and at home for equality and justice.
eji.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This #VeteransDay, EJI acknowledges the plight of many Black veterans who, instead of being treated as honored members of society upon their return from service, were often attacked, lynched, mistreated and abused.
If #Florida follows through on these capital sentences, it will extend its own record from this year for executions in the state. As Death Penalty Information Center found, veterans made up ⅓ of the executions carried out in 2025.
We must do better on #VeteransDay and beyond.
We must do better on #VeteransDay and beyond.
Here are just some of the down stream effects of not supporting the health and wellness of service members.
A new report from the Death Penalty Information Center reveals that veterans represent 1/3 of the executions in Florida this year.
Read the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law
A new report from the Death Penalty Information Center reveals that veterans represent 1/3 of the executions in Florida this year.
Read the full article at linktr.ee/fji.law
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If #Florida follows through on these capital sentences, it will extend its own record from this year for executions in the state. As Death Penalty Information Center found, veterans made up ⅓ of the executions carried out in 2025.
We must do better on #VeteransDay and beyond.
We must do better on #VeteransDay and beyond.
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From the Tuskegee Airmen to the Six Triple Eight, Black veterans have made vital and often overlooked contributions to this country's history.
This Veterans Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and service of Black veterans that has undoubtedly helped shape the U.S.
This Veterans Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and service of Black veterans that has undoubtedly helped shape the U.S.
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
From the Tuskegee Airmen to the Six Triple Eight, Black veterans have made vital and often overlooked contributions to this country's history.
This Veterans Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and service of Black veterans that has undoubtedly helped shape the U.S.
This Veterans Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and service of Black veterans that has undoubtedly helped shape the U.S.
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Today we honor the people who served our country. But for too many veterans, the fight for stability continues long after they return home.
Honoring veterans means making sure they have a safe place to live and a fair chance to succeed.
Learn more about our efforts and support the work at FJI.law
Honoring veterans means making sure they have a safe place to live and a fair chance to succeed.
Learn more about our efforts and support the work at FJI.law
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today we honor the people who served our country. But for too many veterans, the fight for stability continues long after they return home.
Honoring veterans means making sure they have a safe place to live and a fair chance to succeed.
Learn more about our efforts and support the work at FJI.law
Honoring veterans means making sure they have a safe place to live and a fair chance to succeed.
Learn more about our efforts and support the work at FJI.law
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We honor veterans’ service, but too often overlook them when their invisible wounds lead to the justice system. In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen shares how government can better support them: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
We thank veterans for their service. Why don’t we support them when they stumble?
We’ve seen encouraging signs our government is prioritizing veterans who stumble, but more is needed, says David MacEwen, a retired brigadier general.
www.stripes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We honor veterans’ service, but too often overlook them when their invisible wounds lead to the justice system. In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen shares how government can better support them: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
While we are told to "support the troops," we do the opposite in practice.
👉 Recent veterans are 2x more likely to face incarceration
It's hard to pinpoint exactly why this may be, but research shows that combat exposure can be associated with physical & mental health problems, and this can lead to a greater likelihood of arrest & incarceration.
It's hard to pinpoint exactly why this may be, but research shows that combat exposure can be associated with physical & mental health problems, and this can lead to a greater likelihood of arrest & incarceration.
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
While we are told to "support the troops," we do the opposite in practice.
Bookmark @fji-law.bsky.social's page for #GiveMiamiDay and invest in our work on November 20th: www.givemiamiday.org/organization...
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Bookmark @fji-law.bsky.social's page for #GiveMiamiDay and invest in our work on November 20th: www.givemiamiday.org/organization...
🧵 (1/2) Recently, @fji-law.bsky.social board member, Tiffani Lee, hosted an intimate gathering to raise funds for FJI's work. I delivered remarks about FJI's historical impact and how community support enabled FJI to pursue systemic change in #Florida.
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
🧵 (1/2) Recently, @fji-law.bsky.social board member, Tiffani Lee, hosted an intimate gathering to raise funds for FJI's work. I delivered remarks about FJI's historical impact and how community support enabled FJI to pursue systemic change in #Florida.
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Give Miami Day is coming up this month!
This is a chance for us to raise awareness and funding thanks to the Miami Foundation’s campaign.
We'll have the link to our donation page ready to go on every platform so be sure to follow us to see when we go live.
#givemiamiday
This is a chance for us to raise awareness and funding thanks to the Miami Foundation’s campaign.
We'll have the link to our donation page ready to go on every platform so be sure to follow us to see when we go live.
#givemiamiday
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Give Miami Day is coming up this month!
This is a chance for us to raise awareness and funding thanks to the Miami Foundation’s campaign.
We'll have the link to our donation page ready to go on every platform so be sure to follow us to see when we go live.
#givemiamiday
This is a chance for us to raise awareness and funding thanks to the Miami Foundation’s campaign.
We'll have the link to our donation page ready to go on every platform so be sure to follow us to see when we go live.
#givemiamiday
🧵 (1/2) #WBW: Last week, I connected with philanthropic stakeholders during the 3rd anniversary celebration of the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence. In 10 days, we will recognize #NationalPhilanthropyDay.
November 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🧵 (1/2) #WBW: Last week, I connected with philanthropic stakeholders during the 3rd anniversary celebration of the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence. In 10 days, we will recognize #NationalPhilanthropyDay.
She's only been with us for 6 months but she's already made an impact on @fji-law.bsky.social! Happy birthday, Olivia!
Happy Birthday to our amazing intake coordinator, Olivia!
Your dedication and positive attitude mean the world to us.
We’re grateful to have Olivia on our team!
Your dedication and positive attitude mean the world to us.
We’re grateful to have Olivia on our team!
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
She's only been with us for 6 months but she's already made an impact on @fji-law.bsky.social! Happy birthday, Olivia!
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An #ElectionDay reminder: 4 million people in the U.S. have been stripped of their right to vote due to a felony conviction.
Is that what democracy is supposed to look like?
Is that what democracy is supposed to look like?
November 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
An #ElectionDay reminder: 4 million people in the U.S. have been stripped of their right to vote due to a felony conviction.
Is that what democracy is supposed to look like?
Is that what democracy is supposed to look like?
November marks #NationalHomelessnessAwarenessMonth. In #Miami, Alvah Chapman took seriously his role in reducing chronic homelessness in the community.
Glad that @fji-law.bsky.social gets to work alongside 2 previous winners to change the landscape of unsheltered homelessness in our neighborhoods.
Glad that @fji-law.bsky.social gets to work alongside 2 previous winners to change the landscape of unsheltered homelessness in our neighborhoods.
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
November marks #NationalHomelessnessAwarenessMonth. In #Miami, Alvah Chapman took seriously his role in reducing chronic homelessness in the community.
Glad that @fji-law.bsky.social gets to work alongside 2 previous winners to change the landscape of unsheltered homelessness in our neighborhoods.
Glad that @fji-law.bsky.social gets to work alongside 2 previous winners to change the landscape of unsheltered homelessness in our neighborhoods.
#ElectionDay is here. In #Florida, people with felony convictions are now able to check their voter eligibility.
@fji-law.bsky.social attorneys helped write the language in #Amendment4 (2018) to make it possible. Thanks to our colleagues at @flrightsrestore.bsky.social for their continued advocacy.
@fji-law.bsky.social attorneys helped write the language in #Amendment4 (2018) to make it possible. Thanks to our colleagues at @flrightsrestore.bsky.social for their continued advocacy.
FJI helped craft the language for the ballot initiative that passed and restored voting rights to people with non-violent felonies on their record.
Only now is the state making it easier to know if you can vote, thanks to The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
Read more at linktr.ee/fji.law
Only now is the state making it easier to know if you can vote, thanks to The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
Read more at linktr.ee/fji.law
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
#ElectionDay is here. In #Florida, people with felony convictions are now able to check their voter eligibility.
@fji-law.bsky.social attorneys helped write the language in #Amendment4 (2018) to make it possible. Thanks to our colleagues at @flrightsrestore.bsky.social for their continued advocacy.
@fji-law.bsky.social attorneys helped write the language in #Amendment4 (2018) to make it possible. Thanks to our colleagues at @flrightsrestore.bsky.social for their continued advocacy.
🧵 (1/2) Yesterday, I did something I don't often get to do: Take a walk. While I explored, I encountered this sign in front of a local house of worship.
As someone who grew up in the church, I found it especially poignant for the current environment. A powerful reminder for this very moment.
As someone who grew up in the church, I found it especially poignant for the current environment. A powerful reminder for this very moment.
November 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🧵 (1/2) Yesterday, I did something I don't often get to do: Take a walk. While I explored, I encountered this sign in front of a local house of worship.
As someone who grew up in the church, I found it especially poignant for the current environment. A powerful reminder for this very moment.
As someone who grew up in the church, I found it especially poignant for the current environment. A powerful reminder for this very moment.
As the government shutdown looms, it's up to the community to deliver for those who need it most.
And, when we come together, positive change happens. Thank you to my counterpart at Miami Homes for All, Annie Lord, and her team for reminding everyone that it's up to us to create #TheFutureWeBuild.
And, when we come together, positive change happens. Thank you to my counterpart at Miami Homes for All, Annie Lord, and her team for reminding everyone that it's up to us to create #TheFutureWeBuild.
October 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
As the government shutdown looms, it's up to the community to deliver for those who need it most.
And, when we come together, positive change happens. Thank you to my counterpart at Miami Homes for All, Annie Lord, and her team for reminding everyone that it's up to us to create #TheFutureWeBuild.
And, when we come together, positive change happens. Thank you to my counterpart at Miami Homes for All, Annie Lord, and her team for reminding everyone that it's up to us to create #TheFutureWeBuild.
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Happy Halloween from everyone here at FJI.
Have a safe and sugar-fueled holiday!
Learn about what we do and why we do it at FJI.law
Media description: FJI Staff are pictured below text that reads, "Happy Halloween from everyone here at FJI."
Have a safe and sugar-fueled holiday!
Learn about what we do and why we do it at FJI.law
Media description: FJI Staff are pictured below text that reads, "Happy Halloween from everyone here at FJI."
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Happy Halloween from everyone here at FJI.
Have a safe and sugar-fueled holiday!
Learn about what we do and why we do it at FJI.law
Media description: FJI Staff are pictured below text that reads, "Happy Halloween from everyone here at FJI."
Have a safe and sugar-fueled holiday!
Learn about what we do and why we do it at FJI.law
Media description: FJI Staff are pictured below text that reads, "Happy Halloween from everyone here at FJI."
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5. Each year in prison takes 2 years off a person's life expectancy. With over 2.3 million people locked up, mass incarceration has shortened the overall U.S. life expectancy by almost 2 years.
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2017/06...
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2017/06...
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
5. Each year in prison takes 2 years off a person's life expectancy. With over 2.3 million people locked up, mass incarceration has shortened the overall U.S. life expectancy by almost 2 years.
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2017/06...
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2017/06...
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4. The criminal legal system punishes poverty.
The median felony bail bond amount ($10,000) is the equivalent of 8 months’ income for the typical person in jail because they can’t afford a bail bond.
The median felony bail bond amount ($10,000) is the equivalent of 8 months’ income for the typical person in jail because they can’t afford a bail bond.
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
4. The criminal legal system punishes poverty.
The median felony bail bond amount ($10,000) is the equivalent of 8 months’ income for the typical person in jail because they can’t afford a bail bond.
The median felony bail bond amount ($10,000) is the equivalent of 8 months’ income for the typical person in jail because they can’t afford a bail bond.
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3. More than 80% of people in local jails have not been convicted of a crime and are legally innocent.
Many are stuck there because they cannot afford bail.
Many are stuck there because they cannot afford bail.
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
3. More than 80% of people in local jails have not been convicted of a crime and are legally innocent.
Many are stuck there because they cannot afford bail.
Many are stuck there because they cannot afford bail.
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2. The U.S. criminal legal system controls more than 5.5 million people. More than half are on probation.
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
2. The U.S. criminal legal system controls more than 5.5 million people. More than half are on probation.
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1. The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any independent democracy on Earth. Worse, every single state incarcerates more people per capita than most nations.
www.prisonpolicy.org/global/2024....
www.prisonpolicy.org/global/2024....
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
1. The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any independent democracy on Earth. Worse, every single state incarcerates more people per capita than most nations.
www.prisonpolicy.org/global/2024....
www.prisonpolicy.org/global/2024....
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A reminder on Halloween: The carceral system is a real-life monster, and it's full of tricks – no treats.
Here are 5 facts about mass incarceration that are actually frightening 🧵
Here are 5 facts about mass incarceration that are actually frightening 🧵
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A reminder on Halloween: The carceral system is a real-life monster, and it's full of tricks – no treats.
Here are 5 facts about mass incarceration that are actually frightening 🧵
Here are 5 facts about mass incarceration that are actually frightening 🧵