Many other Amsterdam participants had papers promised elsewhere, but without them, the discussions would not have flourished as they did. Big thanks to @xarnesonx.bsky.social, Bridget Conley, @rafeefz.bsky.social, Rhys Machold, @casesofyou.bsky.social, Kali Rubaii, Emily Gilbert /9

Friends and community,

I have two formerly incarcerated loved ones—both students of the Tufts University Prison Initiative—who are moving into new homes and could really use some essential items to support their fresh starts.

Can you help?

Here’s Nathan’s wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

We hope that you can make it for Transformational Prison Project's legislative briefing tomorrow on An Act to End Lifetime Parole for Juveniles and Emerging Adults. This legislation recognizes the capacity for growth and offers a pathway for reintegration. RSVP here:
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Here are two bills focused on decarceration. The first is led by Families for Justice as Healing, while the second is a joint effort by Families for Justice as Healing, Prisoners’ Legal Services, Drop LWOP New England, and CELWOP.

A special shout out to my friend, @smhwpf.bsky.social.

On February 14th, at 12pm, folks are gathering at the Bandstand in Boston Common to Stop the Coup.

This action is about demonstrating our resistance, anchoring our movement in love for justice, and being visible and inspiring. We are coming together to create change.

Bills to support:
An Act ensuring equitable representation in immigration proceedings (HD 4072/SD 2057)
+ Establishes a publicly and privately funded program for free immigration legal defense for immigrants at imminent risk of deportation, including those in federal immigration detention.

Important bill led Juvenile Justice: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD...

An Act relative to health care quality for children and youth
+ This amendment ensures children in DCF care receive pediatric-standard medical and mental health services with stricter oversight of healthcare contracts.

These bills are categorized under reentry! The first two are spearheaded by the Clean Slate Coalition. The third is spearheaded by the National Consumer Law Center, Greater Boston Legal Services, Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, and others.

Important rally in support of currently incarcerated women and girls. Register today: secure.everyaction.com/z_vEQZJUBUCK...

This bill is spearheaded by the Transformational Prison Project:

An Act to End Lifetime Parole for Juveniles and Emerging Adults -- HD 819/SD 24 13

I will be more intentional about sharing and advocating for key criminal justice and immigration reform bills that warrant support in Massachusetts.

Let's start with @plsma.bsky.social:

In this conversation with Leah Hastings & Hamza Berrios, we discuss the harsh conditions at ICE detention in Plymouth County Correctional Facility, MA. A recent report from @plsma.bsky.social and IRHTP reveals 25 years of violations. worldpeacefoundation.org/blog/new-yea...