Transforming justice by supporting elected prosecutors committed to a more equitable, humane, and fiscally responsible criminal legal system.https://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mun4kelscs2yA person’s sentence should reflect their actions & role in an offense. But felony murder laws can result in decades behind bars, or even life, for people who did not cause or intend a death. Learn how these laws fuel extreme sentences & why reform matters: https://www.sentencingproject.org/reports/felony-murder-an-on-ramp-for-extreme-sentencing/03 Sep 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun4kelscs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3muhoxqldjc2eJuries are more than factfinders. They are a critical check on government power and a cornerstone of the right to a fair trial. A new campaign from the Cato Institute explores the power jurors hold and what everyone should know before stepping into the jury box. Learn more: yourverdictcounts.org https://yourverdictcounts.org/01 Sep 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhoxqldjc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mu5y2z43ys2jTrials require the government to prove its case, put evidence to the test and give juries a critical role in checking government power. People shouldn’t face harsher punishment for exercising that right. Why FJP supports the Right to Trial Act: https://fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-fjp-supports-the-right-to-trial-act-2026/28 Aug 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5y2z43ys2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mth6vr44hc2x1/ A federal appeals court has upheld an order limiting immigration enforcement at houses of worship. FJP filed an amicus brief supporting the challenge, arguing that immigration enforcement in these spaces threatens both religious freedom & public safety. https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/18/appeals-court-upholds-order-limiting-ice-arrests-at-quaker-sikh-and-baptist-houses-of-worship/19 Aug 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth6vr44hc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mtbx4mxthc2nICYMI: FJP is urging the Supreme Court to recognize the constitutional right to a 12-person jury when someone’s freedom is at stake. Research shows larger juries strengthen deliberation, representation and public trust in verdicts. https://davisvanguard.org/2026/08/supreme-court-jury-size/17 Aug 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbx4mxthc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mt2en33pq22r1/ For centuries, 12-person juries were understood as a core part of the right to a jury trial. Research shows they deliberate more thoroughly, consider more viewpoints & better reflect their communities than smaller juries.14 Aug 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2en33pq22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3msjfkga2rs2nNEW RESOURCE: The Center for Just Journalism, along with the Center for Constitutional Rights & Public Justice, released a toolkit to help journalists and advocates find criminal legal data, access court records & navigate public records requests. Learn more: https://justjournalism.org/page/for-the-record-a-transparency-toolkit-for-criminal-legal-reporters07 Aug 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjfkga2rs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mse66y2kgs23The future of prosecution should be guided by evidence, not assumptions. The Penn Prosecution Lab embeds researchers within prosecutors' offices to study what works, helping improve fairness & effectiveness through data-driven decision making. Learn more: https://www.law.upenn.edu/institutes/quattronecenter/prosecution-lab/05 Aug 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse66y2kgs23https://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3ms7afan55s2gICYMI: FJP filed an amicus brief urging the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to fully examine new evidence of innocence in Rodney Reed's case and permit critical DNA testing. Every credible innocence claim deserves meaningful review. https://fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releases/fjp-urges-texas-court-to-review-new-evidence-of-innocence-in-rodney-reed-death-penalty-case/03 Aug 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms7afan55s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mrx4uz4r3s2s1/ FJP, alongside LEAP and 29 current and former prosecutors and law enforcement officials, filed an amicus brief urging the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to fully examine substantial new evidence pointing to Rodney Reed's innocence and allow long-denied DNA testing.31 Jul 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrx4uz4r3s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mrq2of4yb22wNo one should face a harsher sentence simply for exercising their constitutional right to trial. Read why FJP supports the Right to Trial Act and what it would mean for fairness in sentencing: https://fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-fjp-supports-the-right-to-trial-act-2026/28 Jul 2026 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrq2of4yb22whttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mrd3l7sx422xCrime trends are moving in the right direction. A new Council on Criminal Justice report finds homicides fell 18% across 30 cities in early 2026, putting the nation on track for what could be its lowest homicide rate in more than a century. https://counciloncj.org/crime-trends-in-u-s-cities-mid-year-2026-update/23 Jul 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd3l7sx422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mr6bet7w4k2bNo one should face a harsher sentence simply for requiring the government to prove its case. The Right to Trial Act would strengthen constitutional protections, promote fair sentencing, and reinforce public confidence in the justice system. Read more: https://fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-fjp-supports-the-right-to-trial-act-2026/21 Jul 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6bet7w4k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mqucyfafzc2z1/ Commonwealth's Attorney Dehghani-Tafti appeared for a closed-door congressional deposition after being subpoenaed over a charging decision. Moments like this test whether prosecutors can exercise independent judgment based on the facts and the law. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/07/16/house-committee-questions-va-prosecutor-closed-door-deposition/17 Jul 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqucyfafzc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mqp6atdd7s2tFelony murder laws have become a major driver of extreme sentencing, mass incarceration, and racial disparities, often imposing life sentences on people who neither intended nor directly caused a death.15 Jul 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp6atdd7s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mqk7w5uia22n1/ A major victory for the First Amendment. The Eleventh Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction blocking Florida's Stop W.O.K.E. Act from restricting speech in public university classrooms. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/07/us/florida-stop-woke-law-appeals-court.html13 Jul 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqk7w5uia22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mq3dvyiglk2kPublic safety improves when traffic enforcement focuses on dangerous driving, not minor equipment violations. Five years after reform, Ramsey County's data shows fewer unnecessary stops, greater community trust & a continued focus on safety. Read more: https://www.twincities.com/2026/07/05/philando-castile-10-years-later-traffic-stop-changes/07 Jul 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3dvyiglk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mponn6wpls2sFJP joined LEAP and other law enforcement leaders in urging the CO Court of Appeals to restore in-person jail visitation. Family connection supports public safety & successful reentry, and should never be replaced by profit-driven video-only systems. https://fairandjustprosecution.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-07-01-FJP-Amicus-Brief.pdf02 Jul 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mponn6wpls2shttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mpjkpffo422wVisiting correctional facilities gives judges firsthand insight into what happens after a sentence is imposed, helping ground judicial decision-making in the realities of incarceration and strengthen public confidence in the justice system. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2026/06/17/judicial-prison-visits30 Jun 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjkpffo422whttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mp7hrq46ds27New from @prisonpolicy.org: Learn how states that have eliminated discretionary parole continue to use other release mechanisms and where opportunities remain to improve sentence review and release practices. Read the report: https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2026/06/23/parole_release/26 Jun 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7hrq46ds27https://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mp53nidok22zWomen make up a small share of the justice system, but their incarceration affects families, caregivers, and communities. New research examines those impacts and makes the case for policies that reduce unnecessary justice system involvement. Learn more: https://counciloncj.org/the-rising-cost-of-womens-justice-system-involvement/25 Jun 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp53nidok22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3moiwla43dc2ySurvivors are not a monolith. New research from @thecfsy.bsky.social and Baker McKenzie highlights the diverse perspectives of people impacted by youth violence and challenges assumptions about what survivors want from the justice system. https://insight.bakermckenzie.com/cfsy-report-2026/p/117 Jun 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiwla43dc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3modk4xevjc2gA new report examines how mass deportation policies can undermine public safety by disrupting criminal prosecutions, deporting victims and witnesses, and preventing accountability for serious crimes. Learn more: https://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-05.hjc-dem-staff-report-aquittal-by-removal.pdf15 Jun 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3modk4xevjc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mo4hlywlw22lA DOJ proposed rule would make it easier for states to fast-track death penalty cases while weakening oversight, reducing transparency, and increasing the risk that wrongful convictions go uncorrected. Read more about why FJP opposes the rule: https://fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/05/fjp-analysis-why-fjp-opposes-the-proposed-rule-on-state-capital-counsel-certification/12 Jun 2026 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4hlywlw22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mnwzdr3cqc2bProsecutors make some of the most consequential decisions in the criminal justice system. A new report from Prosecutors Alliance Action examines why prosecutorial independence is essential to democratic governance & why it is increasingly under threat. https://prosecutorsallianceaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PAA-Report-Prosecutorial-Independence-and-Democracy.pdf10 Jun 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwzdr3cqc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mnkqkoiyr22aResearch is clear: youth prosecuted in adult courts are more likely to reoffend. A new report from @sentencingproject.bsky.social examines why juvenile courts remain a more effective and developmentally appropriate response for young people. Read more: https://www.sentencingproject.org/app/uploads/2026/05/Youth-Courts-vs.-Adult-Courts-Why-the-Juvenile-Justice-System-Works-Better-1.pdf05 Jun 2026 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkqkoiyr22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/fjporg.bsky.social/post/3mnfpw2tav22vA new DOJ proposed rule would weaken oversight in death penalty cases, eliminate public transparency, and make it easier to carry out wrongful executions. At a time when systemic failures continue to plague capital punishment, speeding up executions is dangerous and unjust.03 Jun 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:ajn7bcrtpcccvdplkhhochno/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfpw2tav22v