Fair and Just Prosecution Raises Concerns over Procedural Bar in Bowe Vs. U.S. Case
WASHINGTON, DC – An amicus brief was submitted to the Supreme Court in Bowe vs. United States…
Civil Rights Advocate Aramis Ayala Named Executive Director of Fair and Just Prosecution
Aramis Ayala, a nationally recognized civil rights advocate and former Florida State Attorney, has been appointed Executive Director of Fair and Just Prosecution, a critical moment for criminal justice reform in the US.
Florida Sets Execution of Michael Tanzi Despite Criticism of Lethal Injection Protocol
Florida is set to execute Michael Tanzi by lethal injection tonight. Critics argue the state’s execution protocol…
Reform Group Urges Decriminalization of Sex Work, Citing Public Health, Safety, and Human Rights
Washington, D.C. — A growing chorus of prosecutors is calling for a bold reimagining of how the…
Advocacy Group Slams New York’s Illegal ‘Suspension’ of Solitary Confinement Law
NEW YORK, NY – Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) is calling out NY Gov. Kathy Hochul and…
Fair and Just Prosecution Names Preston Shipp as New Director of Advocacy and Policy
Washington, DC – Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP), a national organization dedicated to advancing criminal justice reform,…
Legal Group Condemns Trump’s Latest Order Targeting Attorneys as ‘Attack on Democracy’
Washington, D.C. — Legal advocates are sounding the alarm after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping presidential…
Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act Sparks Outrage, Legal Challenges over Mass Deportation Efforts
March 17, 2025 — Washington, D.C. — Legal experts and civil rights advocates are raising alarm over…
Prosecutorial Group Condemns ‘Fentanyl Act’ in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate Friday approved the Fentanyl Act, but faced fierce condemnation from Fair…
Prosecutors, Official Criticize Measure to Axe Essential Public Programs If They Don’t Cooperate with ICE
WASHINGTON, DC – A House of Representatives measure dubbed “No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act” has unsettled…
Testimony: Maryland’s Newest ‘War on Drugs’ May Jeopardize Community Safety Further
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Amy Fettig, co-executive director of Fair and Just Prosecution, testified before the Maryland House…
Fair and Just Prosecution Opposes HALT Fentanyl Act Passage in House
Washington, DC – Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) voiced strong opposition to the House of Representatives’ recent…
Progressive Prosecutors Analysis – Scapegoats for Both Sides
NEW YORK, NY – The Marshall Project released a short retrospective at the end of 2024, highlighting…
Pressure Mounts on Biden to Commute Federal Death Sentences
Washington, DC – As time ticks down on the Biden Presidency, there has been a renewed pushed…
Group: H.R. 9495 Raises Alarm as Threat to Nonprofits, Civil Society, Democratic Principles
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 9495, a bill granting the Treasury…
Progressive Organizations Urge CA Appeals Court to Dismiss Baseless Case against Diana Teran
Los Angeles, CA – Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) and the Prosecutors Alliance of California, along with…
Criminal Justice Leaders Urge PA Supremes to Protect Prosecutors’ Right to Correct Errors
HARRISBURG, PA – This month, 41 criminal justice leaders, including current and former elected prosecutors and state…
Prosecutor Group Condemns Tulsa DA Plan to Require Domestic Violence Survivors to Waive Rights
By Yana Singhal TULSA, OK – A progressive prosecutor group last week strongly criticized reported plans by…
Fair and Just Prosecution Criticizes Dehumanizing Debate Rhetoric on Immigrants and Crime
In response to statements made by former President Donald Trump, Fair and Just Prosecution Acting Co-Executive Director…
55 Criminal Justice Leaders Sign Brief Urging Court to Strike Down Indiana Civil Asset Forfeiture System
By Praniti Gulyani CHICAGO, IL – It’s unfair that “Indiana’s civil asset forfeiture system allows for the…