The Sentencing Project@SentencingProj

The Sentencing Project has been working for a fair and effective U.S. legal system since 1986.

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined August 2009
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“I think this sets the stage for what’s possible,” Carmen J. López, an expert on jail voting with The Sentencing Project, told Bolts. “Colorado is clearly the gold standard for how to do this with pretrial incarcerated voters.”
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4 Mar 2025
Colorado became the first state to mandate polling places inside all county jails—and turnout among incarcerated voters skyrocketed. In the 2024 election, 2,332 people voted from jail, up from just 231 in 2022. boltsmag.org/jail-voting-soa…
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NEW REPORT reveals many of the United States’ “habitual offender” laws, are rooted in eugenics – a widely discredited theory once deployed by Nazis during World War II. bit.ly/4i4Kqz0
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We're #hiring a Second Look Network Director! Today's the last day to apply! 📝: sentencingproject.org/about/…
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ICYMI: Check out our recent webinar to learn about the latest research on the number of people serving life sentences and hear from a panel of advocates on why it’s past time to end life imprisonment and invest in proven community safety solutions. piped.video/watch?v=UmLVHq1s…

The Scope and Impact of Life and Long Term Imprisonment in the United...

One in six people in prison – nearly 200,000 people nationwide – ar...

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"A proposed amendment to the New Mexico Constitution that would extend the right to vote to people incarcerated in state prisons passed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday." sourcenm.com/2025/02/26/cons…

Constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to incarcerated people passes first committee •...

HJR 10 would ask New Mexicans to amend the constitution to remove felony conviction as a restriction on eligibility to register to vote.

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📹We're live: Join our webinar on the scope and impact of life and long term imprisonment in the United States. fb.watch/xZPhXfaVEd/
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Join us February 25 @ 2PM ET to discuss the latest research on the number of people serving life sentences and hear from a panel of advocates on why it’s past time to end life imprisonment and invest in proven community safety solutions. Register: bit.ly/4gH7Skl
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The United States makes up roughly 4% of the world population but holds an estimated 40% of the world’s life-sentenced population. Learn more: bit.ly/4gMO5kk
An infographic by The Sentencing Project showing a silhouette of a person behind bars with the text, "1 in 6 people in prison is serving a life sentence," along with the hashtag "#EndLifeImprisonment.

ALT An infographic by The Sentencing Project showing a silhouette of a person behind bars with the text, "1 in 6 people in prison is serving a life sentence," along with the hashtag "#EndLifeImprisonment.
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Join us to discuss the latest research on the number of people serving life sentences and hear from a panel of advocates on why it’s past time to end life imprisonment and invest in proven community safety solutions. 📅 Feb 25, 2025 🕑 2PM (ET) Register: bit.ly/4gH7Skl
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A proposed bill in Maryland would restore voting rights to incarcerated people completing a felony sentence. #FreeTheVote governing.com/policy/marylan…

Maryland Lawmakers Discuss Voting Access and Election Reforms

The proposed measures include a bill allowing incarcerated individuals to register and another that would require ID verification.

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Join us to discuss the latest research on the number of people serving life sentences and hear from a panel of advocates on why it’s past time to end life imprisonment and invest in proven community safety solutions. 📅 Feb 25, 2025 🕑 2PM (ET) Register: bit.ly/4gH7Skl
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We're actively working w/ Maryland partners & justice-impacted organizers to support legislation that addresses the harms of mass incarceration & advances racial justice. Join us & our coalition partners in Annapolis on 2/17 for the 2025 MD Day of Action bit.ly/action2025
Promotional poster for 'Day of Action' event supporting children, immigrants, and incarcerated individuals on February 17th in Annapolis, Maryland. The event takes place from 3-8pm. Transportation and dinner provided.

ALT Promotional poster for 'Day of Action' event supporting children, immigrants, and incarcerated individuals on February 17th in Annapolis, Maryland. The event takes place from 3-8pm. Transportation and dinner provided.
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Read more about extreme sentences for youth & emerging adults in our report: sentencingproject.org/public…

Still Cruel and Unusual: Extreme Sentences for Youth and Emerging Adults – The Sentencing Project

Despite reforms that reduce the use of juvenile life without parole sentences, thousands of youth and emerging adults have been left behind.

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Based on scientific research that shows the brains of young adults are not fully developed, many states have adopted statutes allowing young people to apply for resentencing when they grow older. “At this point, we don’t see New York law reflecting that science."
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"New York is “behind the curve” when it comes to allowing for sentences to be adjusted, especially for people who were convicted when they were young adults, said @NazgolG on #SecondLook legislation." nytimes.com/2025/02/10/nyreg…

Top Judge Favors a Second Chance for Those Languishing in Prison (Published 2025)

Rowan Wilson, the chief judge of New York State’s highest court, used his State of the Judiciary address to push back against prolonged incarceration.

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Today, we will be joining Millions for Prisoners at the New Mexico State Capitol Roundhouse to advocate for the rights of justice-impacted individuals. Follow along on our Instagram stories @thesentencingproject! #EndMassIncarceration
Promotional image for "End Mass Incarceration Day 2025" on February 10th, hosted by The Sentencing Project, Millions for Prisoners NM, ACLU New Mexico, at the New Mexico State Capitol Roundhouse in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The visual includes stylized text and logos of the organizing parties on a green backdrop of the Roundhouse.

ALT Promotional image for "End Mass Incarceration Day 2025" on February 10th, hosted by The Sentencing Project, Millions for Prisoners NM, ACLU New Mexico, at the New Mexico State Capitol Roundhouse in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The visual includes stylized text and logos of the organizing parties on a green backdrop of the Roundhouse.

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We're #hiring a Second Look Network Director! Check out the job description & apply 📝 (or share with your network): sentencingproject.org/about/…

Careers & Internships – The Sentencing Project

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Yesterday, our Director of Youth Justice Josh Rovner testified on Maryland's SB422 to call on lawmakers to end the automatic charging of kids as adults. #TreatKidsLikeKids #CareNotCages bit.ly/42OAZPz

Bill to limit the crimes for which juveniles could be charged as adults sparks debate - Maryland...

Criminal justice advocates welcomed a Senate bill that would sharply reduce the number of crimes for which a juvenile could be charged as an adult.

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Today @mdyouthjustice members will testify on SB422 calling for an end to auto-charging kids as adults. The practice disproportionately impacts Black youth—over 80% of kids charged as adults in MD are Black. Juvenile court leads to better longterm outcomes for kids & communities.
It's time to end automatic charging of kids as adults.

ALT It's time to end automatic charging of kids as adults.

FACT: Maryland charges more kids as adults than any other state (per capita) except Alabama. Source: The Sentencing Project

ALT FACT: Maryland charges more kids as adults than any other state (per capita) except Alabama. Source: The Sentencing Project

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We're #hiring a Second Look Network Director! Check out the job description & apply 📝: sentencingproject.org/about/…

Careers & Internships – The Sentencing Project

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