Media Release Archive

Biden’s COVID-19 Plan Must Prioritize and Educate Incarcerated People

January 15, 2021

The Attack on the Capitol Shows the Nation Remains a Tale of Two Countries

January 7, 2021

Georgia Senate vote illustrates the power of marginalized voices

January 6, 2021

Communities of color deserve MORE from Congress in this historic moment for marijuana reform

December 5, 2020

Statement on the Election of Joe Biden

November 7, 2020

Formerly incarcerated leader gives props to California for Prop 17

November 6, 2020

JLUSA’s response to the second presidential debate

October 23, 2020

Formerly incarcerated people commend mayor for moving forward with plan to close Rikers

October 21, 2020

Formerly incarcerated people respond to announced closure of the Tombs and Otis Bantum Correctional Center on Rikers Island

October 9, 2020

Formerly incarcerated people call applaud new Bureau of Prisons actions to help stop COVID-19 spread within prisons

October 5, 2020

Formerly-incarcerated people praise unsung heroes during natural disasters, call for just labor practices for prison workers

September 30, 2020

Formerly incarcerated leaders applaud federal bill to protect incarcerated people during disasters

JLUSA Offices Closed Until Further Notice as a Precaution

September 25, 2020

Formerly incarcerated people call mayor to move forward with plan to close Rikers, despite court ruling

September 23, 2020

JustLeadershipUSA applauds California law to expunge records of formerly incarcerated firefighters

September 15, 2020

Leading Criminal Justice Reform Organization, JustLeadershipUSA, Hosts Rebuilding the Table during the 2020 Democratic National Convention; Virtual Programming Event on August 17th & 18th

August 13, 2020