My name is Michael Thomas, and I am one of the 23,922 state prisoners in Michigan who have tested positive for the coronavirus disease. Before I share my thoughts on how I believe the MDOC failed in their responsibility to protect those of us who…
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From the beginning of our quest to repeal Truth-in-Sentencing, we have been repeatedly told that our greatest obstacle would be to convince the multiple law enforcement agencies and prosecutors across the state of Michigan that our plan made sense. In our attempt to learn more…
Continue reading Data Presented by The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan Confirms that Spending Billions of Taxpay Dollars on Mass Incarceration Does Not Make Our Communities Any Safer
From: TIMOTHY MINNIEDate: 12/10/2020 12:27:35 AMTo: MI Justice Advocacy We are the forgotten Americans currently incarcerated at the Kinross Correctional Facility. Let us explain how the Covid-19 Pandemic ravaged this facility and how our Governor not only failed us but also our fellow Michiganders. A…
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Happy Monday MJA supporters, we have had alot of progress in criminal justice reform with the numerous bills that were signed into law by Gov.Whitmer along with the bills advocated for by Lt.Gilchrist, rapper Meek Mill, and Reform Alliance for reform to Michigan’s probation and…
Continue reading Happy Monday Supporters! 1/11/21 Update
We are sorry for the loss of life and recent turmoil in our country. As we at MJA work for changes to our criminal justice system, we want to continue working w/ law makers through the democratic process in 2021; we hope everyone can join…
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We are very thankful to have all of our supporters back for another year of criminal justice reform for our friends and loved ones. We have a few quick announcements to share with everyone as we prepare for 2021; ballot measures take place in EVEN years…
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