Free Melissa Lucio

Melissa E. Lucio has spent over a decade of her life on death row for a crime she did not commit. We are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to #FreeMelissaLucio

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has had 4 YEARS to act on Melisa Lucio’s case. What are they waiting for?

#FreeMelissaLucio NOW! https://t.co/fuLAH9hZbr

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

We invite you to send your birthday greetings to Melissa on https://t.co/etbVgRLNFx or by sending a letter to

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Melissa Lucio #00999537
PO Box 660400
Dallas, TX 75266-0400

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

We could not let today pass without wishing Melissa a happy birthday. 🎈

It is shameful that she needs to spend another birthday in prison and we hope that by this time next year, she is out here celebrating with all who love her.

[FADP @FADPorg]

“All we need is a little water, blessed by love and hope, to help us break through once more. Then, we will take our rightful place in the sun, moon, and rain. The winds of the four directions will carry forward our prayers, our drumbeats, our songs, and chants for freedom and justice—for everyone, everywhere.“

All of us at FADP are celebrating the life of Human Rights Leader Magdaleno “Leno” Rose-Avila. We remember his advocacy, his wisdom and will carry the legacy for everyone everywhere. Big jalapeño love!

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

We wish mothers everywhere a very Happy Mother’s Day.
And for the mothers carrying a burden few can truly understand — mothers living on death row, and mothers fiercely advocating for a child condemned to death — we see you.

[FADP @FADPorg]

The Trump administration is trying to push through a rule that would allow states to speed up the appeals process and rush executions forward. Here's how you can help.💨🧵

[Death Penalty Action @DeathPenaltyAct]

We’re heartbroken to share that Sandra Reed, mother of Rodney Reed, has passed away. This news came just weeks after we learned that the US Supreme Court ruled against Rodney Reed in his multi-decade struggle to get DNA testing the could exculpate him in the murder of Stacey Stites.

For three decades, Sandra stood by her son through this nightmare. She never gave up on him—not once. And neither can we.

Support the Reed family👉 https://t.co/CeTvZuuV9R #FreeRodneyReed

[Death Penalty Action @DeathPenaltyAct]

The Trump administration has proposed a new rule giving the US Attorney General power to rubber-stamp state applications to fast-track executions—gutting safeguards and limiting federal appeals.

This is reckless. This is dangerous. People who should NOT be eligible for execution will die because of this.

❌ We cannot let this happen → https://t.co/6i7gwYQX4A #StopExecutions

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

“Four years ago on Saturday, Melissa Lucio was two days from execution,” Bonowitz said in a statement. “She is innocent. There was no crime. Why is Melissa Lucio still on Texas death row? There is no acceptable answer.”
https://t.co/QvMOsPSyEv

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

Since then, the TCCA has dragged its feet, leaving Melissa waiting — unjustly — for freedom that should have come long ago.

Now, Melissa’s legal team has filed a Motion to Expedite.
It’s time for Texas to act. https://t.co/fuLAH9hrlT

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

For nearly three years we’ve waited and watched the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weekly release of their decisions — hoping this will be the week they finally set Melissa Lucio free.

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

Months after her stay, Cameron County DA Luis Saenz finally admitted the deep failures in her case and agreed with Melissa’s legal team to recommend that her conviction be overturned.

That was in December 2022.

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

On #WrongfulConvictionDay, we remember that innocence is not enough to stop an ex*cution in America.💔

This month, 3 innocent men — Lance Shockley(MO), Robert Roberson(TX), and Anthony Boyd(AL) — face the ☠️ chamber.

✊Join the fight: https://t.co/E0DepvBOm9
#ExecutionCrisis

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

📚 Luigi’s Legal Fund Bookshop + DPA present DPA’s Resource Collection—a curated list on capital punishment in the U.S., incl. Just Mercy & Dead Man Walking.
💡 100% of proceeds back Luigi’s legal defense for a fair trial: https://t.co/m1lOchOhUH
#FairTrialsMatter #DueProcess

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

Denisce Palacios, a grassroots organizer who played an integral role in the campaign that helped stop Melissa Lucio's 2022 ex*cution, joins as DPA's newest board member.

💥She embodies the power and courage our movement needs.💥

Learn more: https://t.co/x5A2TM8efa

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

This #MemorialDay let us remember #HerbertRichardson, #JeffreyHutchinson, #JohnHummel and the many others who didn't make it. THEY DESERVED MORE FROM THIS COUNTRY.

#JoinTheMovement 👉 https://t.co/tRKlTGKKAq
#MemorialDay2025 #JusticeCantWait

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

Dozens of U.S. military veterans🪖 have been executed on de@th row, many carrying unseen wounds of war: PTSD, brain injuries, trauma. Veterans represent about 10% of those condemned to de@th in the US.💔

Instead of care, they got condemnation. That's NOT just!ce! ❌

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

Pope Leo XIV calls on us to be "ever attentive to the cry of the poor, the needy, and the marginalized”. That is what we intend to continue to do.

🙏 Justice Can't Wait 👉 https://t.co/tRKlTGKKAq
#JusticeCantWait #StopExecutions #Mercy

[Free Melissa Lucio @freemellucio]

It's now been 3+ years since the TX Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a review of evidence showing that there was no crime. #MelissaLucio must be freed.  https://t.co/sddg4bf8OM #StopExecutions #FreeHerNow! #FreeMelissaLucio