This petition was started by the friends and family who support Melvin and want to see justice done so that he may finally put this mistake he made as a teen behind him and put to use all the degrees and education he has earned while behind bars. Melvin has earned the highest level of legal education possible as a prisoner and has helped many others gain their freedom. Please sign this petition and help Melvin realize his.

On July 31, 2018, the Migrant Center received a form letter denying her release without any explanation. However, in response to a media inquiry, on July 20, 2018, ICE told the press that they were keeping her in detention due to the prior removal order.

Bernie Sanders has joined the movement to #EndMoneyBail by introducing a bill in the Senate which would eliminate wealth-based pretrial practices! Activists have been organizing to fight against bail bond profiteers that are preying on low-income people of color who are disproportionately impacted by every aspect of the criminal justice system. The prison profiteer bail industry is working in states around the country to block grassroots bail reform initiatives which will lower mass incarceration rates and help keep families together. But the good news is that bail reform is moving quickly in many different communities. States like New Jersey and New Mexico passed reform policies, other states are attempting similar legislation, and the No More Money Bail Act has been already introduced by Representative Ted Lieu in the House. With such a strong backing at such a crucial time, it’s obvious bail reform is obtainable. But we must act now to solidify its success and make sure we dismantle the money bail system for the entire nation.

Prison reform. Yes, I have been affected by this issue.

Their grounds for confiscating were because I was a male between the ages of 18-40 traveling to a marijuana state ( which includes 30 states and the District of Columbia), also booking a one way ticket within a 72 hr period ( which is because it is cheaper, but I also book a one way back.). The cash the DEA confiscated was below the 10k rule and the phones are not listed on the letter they sent. In this letter they asked me for a petition and has 10 days to file a claim. This is something we need to abolish. They are interfering with finances which causes more issues.

Our criminal justice system is broken. There is one system for the privileged and another system for people of color, the poor, and the disenfranchised. Too many lives are impacted by these discriminatory policies. This must change! We hope you will join us at Our Revolution Essex County NJ in this fight! *1 should say end the criminalization*

Impeachment of Glynn County Magistrate Judge J Alexandra Atwood for violation of his Oath of Office, for illegally setting bail in a "Voluntary Manslaughter" {Murder} case. Ex-Kingsland GA Police Office Zechariah M. Presley was granted bail in the amount $100,000 even though he shot and killed Tony Green, Jr in cold blood, two shots from the back ~ a total of 9 bullets? He was Granted bail on Monday, July 23, 2018. In accordance with Georgia Law Magistrate Judges cannot set bail in cases of serious violent felonies {Voluntary Manslaughter} is listed in the SB 441 Mandatory Minimums, Georgia's Seven Deadly Sins, therefore magistrate Judges have "NO" jurisdiction nor authority to set bail in a Voluntary Manslaughter charge, this crime is only bailable before a Judge of Superior Court.

Introduced by Assemblymember Rob Bonta, the Pardon and Commutation Reform Act of 2018 will create the Pardon and Commutation Panel that will take over the responsibilities of the current Board of Parole Hearings. This five-member panel, each of who will have experience with “in community-based reentry, reentry services, community-based risk assessment issues, and immigration law” will meet monthly to review submitted applications for pardons and make recommendations to the Governor. In current law, the Governor is the only one who can pardon former inmates of their past crimes, a power that can easily be tainted by individual bias. These individuals can wait years to receive a pardon, and in those years, struggle to land jobs or, in the case of immigrants, face deportation due to their past criminal records. Allowing the panel to give pardons will expunge the criminal records of former inmates who have been reformed and are ready to be productive members of society. Though the Governor still holds the power to elect the candidates on the panel, the bill would force the committee to look at each recommended individual and give a response in one year (or 90 days if they are at risk of deportation by ICE). Thus, with AB 2845, more pardon cases will be examined each year and individuals are guaranteed a review of their case within a year rather than having their case ignored. This will allow reformed former inmates to be able to obtain jobs instead of being limited by their criminal record and help to solve the crimmigration crisis. ICE has been targeting immigrants with criminal records and using their criminal past as justification for their deportation despite showing they are productive citizens of society. A portion of these immigrants were raised in America and would not be able to adjust to a new lifestyle overseas.

My name is Jeannetta Mitchell and I am petitioning for a pardon for a 20 year old felony. This felony has prohibited me from some employment opportunities, school and business ownership opportunities. This felony has affected my life and now I am trying to make positive changes to my life, there are road blocks preventing me from going further in pursuing life long goals and accomplishments.

This petition is about injustice and wrongful imprisonment of a family member..Lincoln Lamar Caldwell.And the family has been trying to get through to the Justice system whom gave an unfair trial whom sentenced my brother life with no parole but no success.He never murdered anybody or attempted and has been locked up for twelve years so far while the murderer gets twenty plus years..All we're asking for is a fair trial with a judge who has no personal venges

My fight for conjugal visits in the State of Virginia is inspired by the incarceration of my husband. We have a family and I believe quality time plays a vital role in keeping a healthy marriage and to the development of our children, not to mention it makes for a more calm inmate environment. Please join me in fighting for conjugal visits in the State of Virginia's Department of Corrections and all over the USA. Just because a person is behind bars does not mean they are guilty; some are but there are many who are not. Some have been forced into a guilty plea and others have just been unfortunate and could not afford the proper legal help to assist them when they have been wrongly accused and convicted. I'm fighting to be the voice for them and for the ones who have done their time and have changed for the better. They may not be able to come home, but at least they can be a part of their families' lives on a more intimate level. It is not too much to ask and there can be policies put in place to keep it a hassle-free service. Even if these conjugal visits are only approved on a case by case basis, for example: an inmate may have to reach certain criteria before being allowed to participate in a conjugal visit, or loved ones have to pay a certain dollar amount for these visits. In any case, I'm sure we are all willing to cooperate in order to spend 30 minutes or more with our loved one. We only get one life and the bond between family is extremely morally important and it is an injustice to keep families apart, especially married couples and innocent children. The jail and prison system is often referred to as a rehabilitation center, but there is nothing rehabilitating about keeping people behind bars whether they've changed, they've been on good behavior, or they're just simply innocent. They deserve to spend a portion of that time with their families even if it has to be under supervision. A room with a camera? So be it; we just ask for a quiet place where we can be alone together talking, sleeping, holding one another, being able to be intimate, or maybe a child getting help with homework, etc. These are all things that should be allowed for those who qualify. In conclusion, to whom it may concern, please approve Conjugal Visits In The State Of Virginia. I assure you a positive outcome across the board. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Tamara Smith Mchellon

Stevens Cause is an effort to free a man who is a victim of unfair sentencing..... He has filed his paperwork for a pardon, and since it is Considered a Federal Offense it must get the President's Attention and Signature..... Please help support his bid for freedom by first signing this petition..... Second, please help support this cause by sharing the petition link or Facebook page in hopes that we can go viral.