Jeremy Haile

Director of Policy @ForThePplOrg. "The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons." - Fyodor Dostoevsky

[Jeremy Haile @texpat]

Here's the #SOTU moment when Obama called for criminal justice reform. Standing applause on both sides of the aisle.

[For The People @forthepplorg]

Exciting news in Colorado. 🎉

The state has enacted legislation (SB26-115) for Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing, which means seven states now give prosecutors the authority to look back at past cases in the interest of justice.

We’re grateful for the support for PIR by Colorado legislators who stood up for justice that is both firm and fair.

We also recognize the extraordinary work of Spero Justice Center for its commitment to accountability and second chances. We take great pride in working with all stakeholders, both law enforcement and defense. We’re grateful to partner with Spero on this effort.

For The People is proud to support a national, growing movement to safely reunite incarcerated people with their families.

[In Pursuit USA @InPursuitUSA]

President Barack Obama (@BarackObama) writes about Abraham Lincoln and what held the Union together when everything was working to pull it apart.

At the center is Lincoln's argument that individual liberty and the common good aren't opposing forces, and that a democracy survives only when its citizens keep choosing to bind their fates together.

[Carissa Byrne Hessick @CBHessick]

There is plenty to be said about the statutory analysis in this case and Fernandez.
But let's not lose sight of the fact that judges are treating compassionate release so broadly, at least in part, because modern federal law offers so few avenues to release prisoners.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Barney Frank was one of a kind. For more than three decades in Congress, he fought tirelessly for the people of Massachusetts, helped make housing more affordable, stood up for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, and helped pass one of the most sweeping financial reforms in history designed to protect consumers and prevent another financial crisis. Barney’s passion and wit were second to none, and our thoughts are with his family today.

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

Now is once again the time to get into some good trouble.

Beautiful graphic by @heatherschiderillustrates_

[Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins]

"Reporting is not treason," @SangerNYT says after Trump attacked him for his coverage of the Iran war.

[Senator John Cornyn @JohnCornyn]

Hope @jamestalarico also brings President Obama along with @BernieSanders to campaign with him in the general election.

[Miles Commodore @miles_commodore]

A John Coltrane mural in Hamlet North Carolina.

[Tom Morello @tmorello]

Happy Mother’s Day to the Warrior Queen/Gentle Grandma, 102 year old Morello Matriarch: MARY MORELLO!!

[Freedom Reads @million_book]

Reginald Dwayne Betts wrote a piece in the NY Times Magazine and shares what most would hide. In the sharing of his story you may find your story written in the echoes of moments that reverberate across culture and race. #FreedomReads #prison #books #redemption #FollowUs

[John J. Lennon @JohnJLennon1]

I wrote this essay about my mother, because she's dying and because many of us who were sent to prison in the '90s and '00s for long stretches have baby boomer mothers out there aging alone. It's the hardest part of the punishment, one we never saw coming.
https://t.co/XOfPOYSRIK

[Dr. Michelle Au @AuforGA]

A remarkable story of perseverance, mercy, justice, and redemption.

Like Mr. Askew I hope @RepScottHolcomb will be able to pass his “Second Look” bill next session, to help others meted disproportionately stringent sentences find their way home.

https://t.co/gEmdO8uXow

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Hope isn’t blind optimism — it arises in the face of uncertainty. If you look at our history, we’ve gone through some rough patches. But we tend to come out on the other side of them stronger than before.

[John J. Lennon @JohnJLennon1]

That the Guggenheim folks saw me worthy of a fellowship is, I hope, a testament to the idea that people in prison can create successful careers and we don't have to wait for someone to set us free before we make our mark. #guggfellows2026
https://t.co/RHSbSMUmCA

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

What the Artemis II astronauts did over the last 10 days was a testament to their bravery. And the fact that they traveled farther from Earth than anyone ever has, re-entered our atmosphere at more than 24,000 mph, and splashed down safely was a testament to human ingenuity. Thanks to everyone at @NASA for making this mission possible, and for taking us along for the ride.

[NASA @NASA]

Sky full of stars.

Following a successful lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts captured this breathtaking photo of our galaxy, the Milky Way, on April 7, 2026.

[Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins]

An Oscar-nominated film is exposing an infuriating situation unfolding in my home-state of Alabama. "The Alabama Solution" provides a look inside the nation's deadliest prison system, told by the inmates themselves.

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Washington, DC is the city of fair shots, second chances, and opportunities for all.

This Second Chance Month and all year long, we're proud to support DC's returning citizens who shape our city and our government for the better.

[Right On Crime @RightOnCrime]

A win for accountability and second chances. Right On Crime applauds the House passage of HB 4324 👏 thank you @RepMoore57 for championing Prosecutor Initiated Resentencing.

[Alison Siegler @SieglerAlison]

Incredibly proud to share that last night, the Federal Criminal Justice Clinic’s groundbreaking litigation to end ATF’s discriminatory stash house stings was featured on @LastWeekTonight with @iamjohnoliver!

Watch the segment here at 9:05 (1 of 4) https://t.co/6hOGpVbXpz