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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 12h

3/ “When politics replaces evidence and retribution replaces reason, our justice system ceases to serve the people and only serves the powerful. That is not justice. That is tyranny dressed up as law enforcement.” - FJP ED Ayala

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The Indictment of AG Letitia James Is an Assault on the Rule of Law - Fair and Just Prosecution

The indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James represents a deeply troubling moment for our justice system. It is the latest sign of a dangerous trend: the weaponization of the Department o...

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 12h

2/ Prosecutors have a constitutional duty to follow the facts and evidence wherever they lead, including choosing not to file charges when the evidence does not support them, as prior DOJ prosecutors concluded regarding AG James.

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 12h

1/ The indictment of NY AG Letitia James is a deeply troubling assault on the rule of law. This is not justice. It is political retribution and the weaponization of the DOJ to punish a public official for fulfilling her constitutional duty & holding Donald Trump accountable for his illegal conduct.

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Prosecutors Alliance @prosalliance.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for a webinar on the Crossover Youth Practice Model (CYPM), a nationally adopted framework designed to align systems, improve collaboration, and support better outcomes for youth.

10.22.25 12 PM PT/3 PM ET

Registration link:
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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 2d

Billions of charitable dollars sit in Donor Advised Funds while justice and safety cannot wait.

This #DAFDay (Oct 9), activate your DAF to power real change. Support FJP and invest in evidence-based solutions that make communities safer and fairer.

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 3d

Want to make real, positive change in the justice system?

FJP’s Summer Fellows Program places law students in prosecutor offices across the country, offering hands-on legal experience and the opportunity to work on policy reform projects.

Apply now: fairandjustprosecution.org/about-fjp/su...

Summer Fellows Program - Fair and Just Prosecution

Program Overview FJP’s Summer Fellows Program places rising 2Ls and 3Ls in summer internship positions in the offices of some of the most inspiring elected prosecutors in the country. Summer Fellows, ...

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 8d

4/ Houses of worship often provide vital services, including shelter, meals, childcare, and counseling, all of which promote public health, strengthen community well-being, reduce crime, and support law enforcement’s work. DHS’s policy weakens these civic institutions.

Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 8d

3/ “When families fear that stepping into a church, synagogue, or mosque could put them or their loved ones at risk of deportation, trust in law enforcement collapses. Victims stay silent, witnesses disappear, and people withdraw from the community.” - FJP ED Aramis Ayala

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 8d

2/ For 30+ years, administrations of both parties recognized that immigration enforcement in/near houses of worship gravely threatened public safety. In January, DHS revoked these protections, announcing that immigration agents could now conduct arrests in these critical spaces.

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 8d

1/ FJP, joined by the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (policeforreform.bsky.social), filed an amicus brief asking a federal appellate court to stop ICE from conducting enforcement actions and arresting migrants in and around houses of worship. Learn more:

FJP and LEAP Warn: DHS Policy Allowing Immigration Enforcement in Houses of Worship is a Direct Threat to Public Safety - Fair and Just Prosecution

This week, Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP), joined by the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), filed an amicus brief asking a federal appellate court to stop ICE from conducting enforcement acti...

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 9d

For #YJAM2025 we’re spotlighting our Issues at a Glance brief on trauma-informed practices in juvenile justice. Prosecutors can help reduce recidivism, support survivors and strengthen communities by centering fairness & compassion for youth. Read more: www.fairandjustprosecution.org/staging/wp-c...

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Prison Policy Initiative @prisonpolicy.org · 11d

The U.S. has the highest women's incarceration rate in the world.

Women can’t get left behind in the effort to end mass incarceration.

Infographic text: Only 4% of the world's female population lives in the US

Infographic text: But the US accounts for over 30% of the world's incarcerated women.

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 15d

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office uses a groundbreaking Protection Order Portal allowing residents to complete protection order paperwork online, removing barriers to access & connecting petitioners w/ advocates for additional support. Learn more: mynorthwest.com/local/protec...

King County's protection order portal helps thousands

Discover how King County's protection order portal aids thousands in seeking safety and justice efficiently and effectively.

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 16d

3/ “When a juror is excluded because of gender, the defendant is denied a fair trial, the juror is denied a core democratic right, and the community is left with a verdict that lacks integrity and cannot command trust,” said FJP’s ED Aramis Ayala.

Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 16d

2/ The Constitution forbids striking even a single juror for a discriminatory purpose, and prosecutors must safeguard a fair jury process by supporting meaningful appellate or post-conviction review when evidence of discrimination emerges.

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 16d

1/ Today, we filed an amicus brief in Bell & Sims v. State of North Carolina, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review serious claims of gender-based discrimination in jury selection. A fair trial requires a fair jury. fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...

FJP Files Brief Urging Supreme Court to Grant Review in Case Tainted by Gender-Based Jury Discrimination - Fair and Just Prosecution

Today, Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) filed an amicus brief in Bryan Christopher Bell & Antwaun Kyral Sims v. State of North Carolina, supporting a petition for a writ of certiorari urging the U.S. S...

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 17d

Young people are more than their worst mistake. It’s time to end life without parole sentences for emerging adults and embrace second chances.

Read Jose Burgos’ powerful story and call to action in our latest blog post: fairandjustprosecution.org/2025/04/its-...

It's Time to End the Practice of Life Without Parole Sentences for Emerging Adults - Fair and Just Prosecution

By Jose Burgos Across the United States, the use of life without parole (LWOP) sentences for emerging adults persists, despite mounting evidence of its ineffectiveness and cruelty. It is far past time...

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 18d

Effective crime-prevention strategies focus on targeted interventions and investments in communities — and they are rarely controversial. Here are past successes that should be embraced: bit.ly/4neYVD1

What Actually Works to Fight Crime

The administration’s plans to fight crime by dictating state bail policy or deploying the National Guard won’t build long-term safety, but there are many evidence-based ways to reduce crime.

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 21d

NEW brief from The Health and Reentry Project: Medicaid and CHIP reentry policies connect justice involved youth to care beginning 30 days before release and after, boosting health, stability, and safety.

Learn more:
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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 23d

ICYMI: We are calling on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to rehear a decision that improperly restricts prosecutors’ ability to exercise their discretion and pursue justice when confronted with an unjust conviction.

Learn more:
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FJP Files Brief Urging Court to Protect Prosecutors’ Duty to Correct Wrongful Convictions - Fair and Just Prosecution

Yesterday, Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) filed an amicus brief in Johnson v. Superintendent, Mahanoy SCI calling on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to rehear a decision that improper...

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 24d

The role of prosecutors goes beyond charging decisions. They safeguard the Constitution and serve as a vital balance to protect communities and democracy.

Important piece by Pima County Attorney Laura Conover: tucson.com/opinion/colu...

Local opinion: Prosecutor's check and balance more important than ever

We need the community to trust us, both law enforcement and prosecutors, to be professional and to uphold the law and to stand strong in support of all of our

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 25d

🚨 Applications are OPEN for our 2026 Summer Fellows Program! 🚨

FJP places rising 2Ls & 3Ls in the offices of reform-minded prosecutors nationwide, giving law students hands-on case experience + a chance to lead policy reform projects.

Learn more: fairandjustprosecution.org/about-fjp/su...

Summer Fellows Program - Fair and Just Prosecution

Program Overview FJP’s Summer Fellows Program places rising 2Ls and 3Ls in summer internship positions in the offices of some of the most inspiring elected prosecutors in the country. Summer Fellows, ...

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 28d

3/ As FJP ED Aramis Ayala said: “Addressing convictions tainted by constitutional violations is at the core of prosecutorial responsibility. If this decision stands, innocent people will remain behind bars.”

Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 28d

2/ A prosecutor's unique role in the criminal legal system is grounded in a duty to seek justice above all, not merely secure and defend convictions at all costs. Upholding tainted convictions damages public trust and, in turn, public safety.

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Fair and Just Prosecution @fjporg.bsky.social · 28d

1/ FJP has filed an amicus brief in Johnson v. Superintendent, Mahanoy SCI urging the Third Circuit to rehear a decision that improperly restricts prosecutors’ ability to exercise discretion and pursue justice when faced with an unjust conviction. fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...

FJP Files Brief Urging Court to Protect Prosecutors’ Duty to Correct Wrongful Convictions - Fair and Just Prosecution

Yesterday, Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) filed an amicus brief in Johnson v. Superintendent, Mahanoy SCI calling on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to rehear a decision that improper...

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