WATCH: The Power of Commutations
Parole Project is leading the way in advocating for men and women who deserve a second chance. As a supporter,
December 15, 2022
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Parole Project is leading the way in advocating for men and women who deserve a second chance. As a supporter,
Henry Montgomery celebrated one year of freedom on Thursday, November 17. His 2016 U.S. Supreme Court decision gave hope to thousands
On November 3, Governor John Bel Edwards met with criminal justice reform advocates, stakeholders, beneficiaries of reform, and community leaders
Louisiana Parole Project traveled to Washington, D.C. in early September to recognize the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Miller
Ten years ago this month, the United States Supreme Court issued a monumental ruling that changed the face of juvenile justice
The 2016 U.S. Supreme Court Decision Bearing His Name Has Helped to Free More Than 800 Men and Women Sentenced
Do you remember the early 1970’s? What about the 1960’s? For those who do you will likely remember those years as a time of great change.
WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT ATTORNEY Jason Williams and his civil rights division, Parole Project successfully won the release of the first two 10/6 lifers who, at the time of their conviction, were told they would serve a maximum of 10 years and six months but who remained in prison for more than 50 years.
Parole Project clients Travis, Robert (standing), Paul, Rachael, Beatrice, and Benson are home today because of commutations of sentence signed by the governor.
In a major legislative win for justice reform that will benefit hundreds who had been locked out of an opportunity to make a case for their rehabilitation, the “parole equity gap” legislation, HB145, became law last week when Louisiana lawmakers gave it final approval and it was signed by the governor.
