Federal Bill Would Reform U.S. Clemency System, Address Mass Incarceration Crisis
By Carson Eschen WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Representatives Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Cori Bush (MO-01) and Hakeem Jeffries…
My View: A Lot of Finger Pointing By Leaders Not Getting Police Reform Done
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – One of the big sticking points for comprehensive…
Introduction of The People’s Response Act Supported by 20 State Officials and Over 70 Organizations
By Ankita Joshi and Fiona Davis WASHINGTON DC – Congresswomen Cori Bush, Ayanna Pressley, Jan Schakowsky, and…
Chauvin Guilty Verdicts Should Not be Considered Victories Just Yet, Warns Massachusetts Representative
By Alexander Ramirez BOSTON, MASS – In the wake of Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict for the murder…
Congresswomen Introduce Bill to Curb Disciplinary Actions against ‘Girls of Color’ in Schools
By Mia Machado WASHINGTON, DC — Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has teamed up with Representative Bonnie Watson…
Latest Federal Execution and Trump Administration Killing Spurs Legislation to Ban Federal Death Penalty
By Anika Khubchandani WASHINGTON – The Trump execution spree—three people were due to be killed this week…
Comprehensive Police Reform Bill Awaiting Signature from Massachusetts Governor
By Kalani E. Gaines BOSTON – Although there’s been a whirlwind of protests, and resulting police reform…
Trump Administration Executes Another Person Thursday Night – 5 Others to Be Killed before President Leaves Office
By Julian Navarro TERRE HAUTE, IN – Brandon Bernard was executed late last night here at the…
Suspend Federal Death Penalty Until Biden Takes Office, Congressional Lawmakers Urge AG Barr
By Victoria Lembesis WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressional lawmakers Friday called on Attorney General William Barr to suspend…
Congress Responds to Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court
By Julietta Bisharyan and Linh Nguyen WASHINGTON D.C. – Six weeks after the passing of Supreme Court…
DA Boudin and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Discuss Police Reforms and Explain Defunding Police
The issue of defunding the police has drawn a lot of attention but also a lot of…
Rep. Pressley and D.A. Rollins Discuss ‘Structural Racism’ in the U.S.
By Anna Gorski SOMMERVILLE, MA – Structural Racism, and how it impacts health, public safety, education, jobs,…
Four Congresswomen Announce Resolution to End Police Brutality Incited by Trump
By Lea Barrios WASHINGTON DC – Peaceful protests across America have been met with violence, false arrests,…
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Demands Immediate Decarceration Efforts in Five States
By Nancy Martinez On May 5, 2020, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts’ Seventh Congressional District published a…
Congressional Leaders Discuss COVID’s Impact on Communities of Color
“COVID-19 is not a great equalizer,” organizers said. In fact, structural racism continues to perpetuate health and…
“Prisons Are Known Incubators and Amplifiers of Disease,” Making It a High Risk Area for the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Danielle Silva DAVIS – Multiple speakers at a Justice Collaborative webinar called for individuals to be…
Congresswoman Proposes a Complete Reconstruction of the Criminal Legal System
By Maxwell C. Myrhum With the hopes of dropping the incarceration rate of Americans more than 80…
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Unveils Sweeping Plan to Reshape American Criminal Legal System
Under the proposal, localities would be incentivized to significantly decrease prison populations. By Kira Lerner Democratic Representative…
