#PleadThe8th

501(c)(3) nonprofit org dedicated to advocating for criminal justice reform, with a specific focus on addressing the challenges of youth incarceration.

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#HB1041 and #SB930 will ensure that ALL children are treated equally under the law.

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5/8/25 Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments: SC2024-0380 Corey B. Johnson v. State of Florida

This case challenges an appellate court’s decision about the constitutionality of sentencing a juvenile defendant to consecutive life sentences.

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5/8/2025 Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Muniz: "Maybe someone needs to rethink how that statute should be written."
▶ 11 years later and still no action from the Florida legislature.

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Today, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled FL’s parole system constitutional—despite only 1% of juvenile lifers being granted parole yearly.

98 were released in 2 yrs under Atwell resentencings. FCOR? Just 24 in 13 yrs.
It’s a sham.
📜Ruling: https://t.co/MZyTW6yjZW

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We recently attended the Florida Commission on Offender Review hearing for J.D., who has been incarcerated for 32 years for a crime committed at just 15 years old—yet Florida’s parole system continues to ignore his rehabilitation and maturity.

Florida’s parole system for juveniles is broken—it exists on paper but does not provide a meaningful opportunity for release, despite the U.S. Supreme Court repeatedly stating that maturity and rehabilitation must be considered for youth.

Yet instead of considering Joseph’s decades of growth, his clean record for 17 years, and his rehabilitation efforts, they focused only on his original crime at age 15.

🎧 Take 20 minutes to listen to the hearing and see for yourself.
📲 Watch now—
https://t.co/Tam5N3sIon

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They call it 'life with parole,' but in Florida, parole is just an illusion—something that exists on paper, not in reality. This is why Florida’s parole system for juveniles is being challenged in federal court and why parole-eligible youth must be included in the juvenile review law.

A system that never actually grants parole is unconstitutional. Where is the meaningful opportunity for release based on maturity and rehabilitation? The law must change to ensure all children—whether sentenced to parole or not—have a fair second chance.

Also, thank you @FreeMyStevePRR for attending and advocating for JD!
#EighthAmendment #JuvenileJustice

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🚀 Your current situation is not your final destination. #KeepGoing #PleadThe8th

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Today is Giving Tuesday, the biggest donation day of the year! Want to take part in this day of generosity? Your support helps us reform Florida’s system for those incarcerated as children. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽⚖
💙Donate: https://t.co/hidNBN1s0r
💙CashApp: $pleadthe8th

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📢 Your voice can echo louder than walls. Speak your truth. #VoiceForJustice #PleadThe8th

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We love to see the work put in by those we’re advocating for. Here's one individual who recently gave us his access code to review his progress over the last 2.5 months on the @Edovo app. His words: "I'm trying to go home, frfr."
From original life sentences to 40 years with a 20-year juvenile review for non-homicide offenses at age 15; his review will be in 2028.
#SecondChances #YouthJustice #PleadThe8th

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

Just a reminder – regardless of what misinformation might be spewed at the dinner table today:

Data shows that crime is not skyrocketing. It's actually at historically low levels.

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https://t.co/Im0YMm1T7x.

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🚶 Each day is a step towards justice. Keep moving forward. #KeepMoving #PleadThe8th

[Worth Rises @WorthRises]

BREAKING: The prison telecom industry is expectedly challenging the new FCC regulations that cut rate caps. They requested a stay on the implementation of the rules while their challenges make it through the courts. The First Circuit denied their request.

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NOW: Appeal Oral Arguments today 9AM
Case: Howard v. Coonrod (Florida Commission on Offender Review)
Live Stream: https://t.co/hlHex7SQpr
This is a challenge to Florida's parole procedures for people sentenced in the state to life with parole for crimes committed under the age of 18. They argued that Florida's parole procedures failed to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions in Graham v. Florida, Miller v. Alabama, and Montgomery v. Louisiana requiring juvenile lifers a "meaningful opportunity to obtain release based upon demonstrated maturity and rehabilitation."

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[Glenna Milberg @GlennaWPLG]

4 yrs ago this month, we noticed something odd about 2 FL senate candidates, and dug in…..
Today, former FL Sen Frank Artiles was sentenced for his role in paying a shill to be a fake candidate, dupe voters & steal the election. Our wrap tonight @WPLGLocal10▶️

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“I would encourage people to come to Tallahassee and be a part of what we do up there. Many of our best pieces of legislation came from the people, they came from people who were experiencing a problem,” said Sen. Collins. “What we don’t know, we can’t solve.” https://t.co/vSKaybqe1Y

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