Fair and Just Prosecution
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Transforming justice by supporting elected prosecutors committed to a more equitable, humane, and fiscally responsible criminal legal system.
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🚨 Leadership News: Fair and Just Prosecution is thrilled to announce civil rights champion and former Florida State Attorney Aramis Ayala as our new Executive Director! 🧵
A man was sentenced to death after his lead defense attorney repeatedly fell asleep during his trial.
Justice requires more than securing a conviction. It requires a fair process.
FJP and former judges & prosecutors are urging SCOTUS to intervene.
fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...
Justice requires more than securing a conviction. It requires a fair process.
FJP and former judges & prosecutors are urging SCOTUS to intervene.
fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...
FJP Urges Supreme Court to Review Death Sentence After Defense Lawyer Slept Through Trial - Fair and Just Prosecution
Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP), alongside a group of former state and federal judges and prosecutors, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of a Texas man sentenced t...
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October 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM
A man was sentenced to death after his lead defense attorney repeatedly fell asleep during his trial.
Justice requires more than securing a conviction. It requires a fair process.
FJP and former judges & prosecutors are urging SCOTUS to intervene.
fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...
Justice requires more than securing a conviction. It requires a fair process.
FJP and former judges & prosecutors are urging SCOTUS to intervene.
fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...
1/ Public safety depends on trust. When people fear immigration enforcement in places they turn to for worship, support & essential services, that trust erodes.
FJP and @policeforreform.bsky.social filed an amicus brief urging the First Circuit to uphold protections for sensitive locations.
FJP and @policeforreform.bsky.social filed an amicus brief urging the First Circuit to uphold protections for sensitive locations.
October 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM
1/ Public safety depends on trust. When people fear immigration enforcement in places they turn to for worship, support & essential services, that trust erodes.
FJP and @policeforreform.bsky.social filed an amicus brief urging the First Circuit to uphold protections for sensitive locations.
FJP and @policeforreform.bsky.social filed an amicus brief urging the First Circuit to uphold protections for sensitive locations.
A fair and effective justice system requires responses that recognize behavioral health needs. The 2026 Judge Stephen S. Goss Memorial Awards honor judges and psychiatrists improving those responses and access to care. Nominations are open through Oct. 16: csgjusticecenter.org/2026/09/09/2...
2026 Nominations Now Open for Judges and Psychiatrists Improving Behavioral Health Outcomes
The deadline to nominate someone for their recent work or lifetime achievements is October 16, 2026.
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September 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM
A fair and effective justice system requires responses that recognize behavioral health needs. The 2026 Judge Stephen S. Goss Memorial Awards honor judges and psychiatrists improving those responses and access to care. Nominations are open through Oct. 16: csgjusticecenter.org/2026/09/09/2...
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Join us next Tuesday, 9/29 from 12-1 ET for a discussion on youth crime trends, what is known about effective approaches, and what communities should consider as they confront today’s challenges.
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Join us next Tuesday, 9/29 from 12-1 ET for a discussion on youth crime trends, what is known about effective approaches, and what communities should consider as they confront today’s challenges.
➡️ Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AqK3JAuN_...
Youth crime has fallen sharply in recent decades, yet "teen takeover" incidents raise legitimate concern. How can leaders ensure safety and accountability while avoiding ineffective approaches?
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September 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Join us next Tuesday, 9/29 from 12-1 ET for a discussion on youth crime trends, what is known about effective approaches, and what communities should consider as they confront today’s challenges.
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Join us next Tuesday, 9/29 from 12-1 ET for a discussion on youth crime trends, what is known about effective approaches, and what communities should consider as they confront today’s challenges.
➡️ Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AqK3JAuN_...
People with disabilities are overrepresented in U.S. prisons, yet sentence review laws often fail to account for the barriers they face.
A new brief explores how disability-inclusive “second look” laws could help ensure sentences remain fair over time.
www.sentencingproject.org/policy-brief...
A new brief explores how disability-inclusive “second look” laws could help ensure sentences remain fair over time.
www.sentencingproject.org/policy-brief...
Aligning Safety with Justice: The Case for a Disability-Inclusive Sentence Review Statute – The Sentencing Project
Jurisdictions should enact “disability second look” statutes to give people with disabilities serving long sentences the chance for review.
www.sentencingproject.org
September 22, 2026 at 8:22 PM
People with disabilities are overrepresented in U.S. prisons, yet sentence review laws often fail to account for the barriers they face.
A new brief explores how disability-inclusive “second look” laws could help ensure sentences remain fair over time.
www.sentencingproject.org/policy-brief...
A new brief explores how disability-inclusive “second look” laws could help ensure sentences remain fair over time.
www.sentencingproject.org/policy-brief...
As Congress escalates efforts to use federal power to pressure local prosecutors over charging and plea decisions, FJP Executive Director Aramis Donell speaks out on why prosecutorial independence matters: fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...
Statement from FJP Executive Director Aramis Donell on Congressional Subpoenas of Local Prosecutors - Fair and Just Prosecution
In the latest escalation of congressional efforts to insert federal political pressure into decisions traditionally made by locally elected prosecutors, the House Judiciary Committee has issued new su...
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September 17, 2026 at 8:33 PM
As Congress escalates efforts to use federal power to pressure local prosecutors over charging and plea decisions, FJP Executive Director Aramis Donell speaks out on why prosecutorial independence matters: fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...
Applications are now open for FJP’s 2027 Summer Fellows Program!
Rising 2Ls & 3Ls can gain hands-on experience in prosecutors’ offices, take on a substantive policy project, and join a national network of students and justice system leaders.
Learn more: fairandjustprosecution.org/about-fjp/su...
Rising 2Ls & 3Ls can gain hands-on experience in prosecutors’ offices, take on a substantive policy project, and join a national network of students and justice system leaders.
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. Fellows join a d...
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September 17, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Applications are now open for FJP’s 2027 Summer Fellows Program!
Rising 2Ls & 3Ls can gain hands-on experience in prosecutors’ offices, take on a substantive policy project, and join a national network of students and justice system leaders.
Learn more: fairandjustprosecution.org/about-fjp/su...
Rising 2Ls & 3Ls can gain hands-on experience in prosecutors’ offices, take on a substantive policy project, and join a national network of students and justice system leaders.
Learn more: fairandjustprosecution.org/about-fjp/su...
Can the government seize a $95,000 airplane because a passenger tried to bring a six-pack of beer into a dry community?
That question is before the Supreme Court. FJP argues courts must consider the facts of each case and ensure the punishment fits the offense.
davisvanguard.org/2026/09/supr...
That question is before the Supreme Court. FJP argues courts must consider the facts of each case and ensure the punishment fits the offense.
davisvanguard.org/2026/09/supr...
Supreme Court to Review $95,000 Plane Forfeiture under Excessive Fines Clause - Davis Vanguard
The U.S. Supreme Court granted review in Jouppi v. Alaska, a case poised to determine the constitutional parameters of property forfeiture under the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause. The disp...
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September 16, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Can the government seize a $95,000 airplane because a passenger tried to bring a six-pack of beer into a dry community?
That question is before the Supreme Court. FJP argues courts must consider the facts of each case and ensure the punishment fits the offense.
davisvanguard.org/2026/09/supr...
That question is before the Supreme Court. FJP argues courts must consider the facts of each case and ensure the punishment fits the offense.
davisvanguard.org/2026/09/supr...
From urging courts to examine evidence of innocence to defending constitutional rights and prosecutorial independence, FJP is working to strengthen fair and effective prosecution.
Catch up on our latest work and news from across the field: mailchi.mp/fairandjustp...
Catch up on our latest work and news from across the field: mailchi.mp/fairandjustp...
Protecting Rights, Upholding the Rule of Law, and Strengthening Public Safety
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September 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
From urging courts to examine evidence of innocence to defending constitutional rights and prosecutorial independence, FJP is working to strengthen fair and effective prosecution.
Catch up on our latest work and news from across the field: mailchi.mp/fairandjustp...
Catch up on our latest work and news from across the field: mailchi.mp/fairandjustp...
1/ Accountability matters. But taking a $95,000 airplane because of a misdemeanor involving a six-pack of beer goes far beyond accountability.
FJP filed an amicus brief urging SCOTUS to enforce the Eighth Amendment’s protection against excessive fines.
FJP filed an amicus brief urging SCOTUS to enforce the Eighth Amendment’s protection against excessive fines.
September 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
1/ Accountability matters. But taking a $95,000 airplane because of a misdemeanor involving a six-pack of beer goes far beyond accountability.
FJP filed an amicus brief urging SCOTUS to enforce the Eighth Amendment’s protection against excessive fines.
FJP filed an amicus brief urging SCOTUS to enforce the Eighth Amendment’s protection against excessive fines.
FJP joined over 150 organizations in standing up for the First Amendment & the right of organizations to speak freely about government policy without fear of political retribution. Free speech & the free exchange of ideas are fundamental to our democracy. nptogether.org/press/cap-st...
Nonprofits Together
A network of 175+ organizations uniting to defend the rule of law and protect vulnerable communities.
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September 8, 2026 at 2:59 PM
FJP joined over 150 organizations in standing up for the First Amendment & the right of organizations to speak freely about government policy without fear of political retribution. Free speech & the free exchange of ideas are fundamental to our democracy. nptogether.org/press/cap-st...
A person’s sentence should reflect their actions & role in an offense. But felony murder laws can result in decades behind bars, or even life, for people who did not cause or intend a death.
Learn how these laws fuel extreme sentences & why reform matters: www.sentencingproject.org/reports/felo...
Learn how these laws fuel extreme sentences & why reform matters: www.sentencingproject.org/reports/felo...
Felony Murder: An On-Ramp for Extreme Sentencing – The Sentencing Project
Felony murder laws compel harsh decades-long–or life–sentences even when the person charged did not directly cause or intend loss of life.
www.sentencingproject.org
September 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
A person’s sentence should reflect their actions & role in an offense. But felony murder laws can result in decades behind bars, or even life, for people who did not cause or intend a death.
Learn how these laws fuel extreme sentences & why reform matters: www.sentencingproject.org/reports/felo...
Learn how these laws fuel extreme sentences & why reform matters: www.sentencingproject.org/reports/felo...
Juries are more than factfinders. They are a critical check on government power and a cornerstone of the right to a fair trial.
A new campaign from the Cato Institute explores the power jurors hold and what everyone should know before stepping into the jury box.
Learn more: yourverdictcounts.org
A new campaign from the Cato Institute explores the power jurors hold and what everyone should know before stepping into the jury box.
Learn more: yourverdictcounts.org
Your Verdict Counts — The Power of the Jury and the Right to a Fair Trial
A nonpartisan campaign about the power of the jury and the right to a fair trial. Learn your constitutional rights as a juror.
yourverdictcounts.org
September 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Juries are more than factfinders. They are a critical check on government power and a cornerstone of the right to a fair trial.
A new campaign from the Cato Institute explores the power jurors hold and what everyone should know before stepping into the jury box.
Learn more: yourverdictcounts.org
A new campaign from the Cato Institute explores the power jurors hold and what everyone should know before stepping into the jury box.
Learn more: yourverdictcounts.org
Trials require the government to prove its case, put evidence to the test and give juries a critical role in checking government power.
People shouldn’t face harsher punishment for exercising that right.
Why FJP supports the Right to Trial Act:
fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...
People shouldn’t face harsher punishment for exercising that right.
Why FJP supports the Right to Trial Act:
fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...
Why FJP Supports the Right to Trial Act (2026) - Fair and Just Prosecution
Why FJP Supports the Right to Trial Act (2026) FJP Analysis The Right to Trial Act (2026) would help protect one of the Constitution’s most fundamental guarantees: the right to trial by jury. The bill...
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August 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Trials require the government to prove its case, put evidence to the test and give juries a critical role in checking government power.
People shouldn’t face harsher punishment for exercising that right.
Why FJP supports the Right to Trial Act:
fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...
People shouldn’t face harsher punishment for exercising that right.
Why FJP supports the Right to Trial Act:
fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...
1/ A federal appeals court has upheld an order limiting immigration enforcement at houses of worship. FJP filed an amicus brief supporting the challenge, arguing that immigration enforcement in these spaces threatens both religious freedom & public safety.
www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/18/a...
www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/18/a...
Appeals court upholds order limiting ICE arrests at Quaker, Sikh and Baptist houses of worship | NationofChange
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August 19, 2026 at 4:51 PM
1/ A federal appeals court has upheld an order limiting immigration enforcement at houses of worship. FJP filed an amicus brief supporting the challenge, arguing that immigration enforcement in these spaces threatens both religious freedom & public safety.
www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/18/a...
www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/18/a...
ICYMI: FJP is urging the Supreme Court to recognize the constitutional right to a 12-person jury when someone’s freedom is at stake. Research shows larger juries strengthen deliberation, representation and public trust in verdicts.
davisvanguard.org/2026/08/supr...
davisvanguard.org/2026/08/supr...
Fair and Just Prosecution Urges Supreme Court to Mandate 12-Person Juries - Davis Vanguard
Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in Kian v. Florida, urging the recognition of a constitutional right to 12-person juries in serious criminal cases. ...
davisvanguard.org
August 17, 2026 at 2:49 PM
ICYMI: FJP is urging the Supreme Court to recognize the constitutional right to a 12-person jury when someone’s freedom is at stake. Research shows larger juries strengthen deliberation, representation and public trust in verdicts.
davisvanguard.org/2026/08/supr...
davisvanguard.org/2026/08/supr...
1/ For centuries, 12-person juries were understood as a core part of the right to a jury trial. Research shows they deliberate more thoroughly, consider more viewpoints & better reflect their communities than smaller juries.
August 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
1/ For centuries, 12-person juries were understood as a core part of the right to a jury trial. Research shows they deliberate more thoroughly, consider more viewpoints & better reflect their communities than smaller juries.
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The devastating effects of court debt can harm every facet of life—from housing and food security to driver's license suspensions and even loss of life. No one should be incarcerated for an inability to pay court fees. Learn more: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/08/08/m...
Will a Looming Budget Crunch Reverse Efforts to Rein in Fines and Fees?
From suspended driver’s licenses to jail stays, legal financial obligations can shape lives long after an arrest.
www.themarshallproject.org
August 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The devastating effects of court debt can harm every facet of life—from housing and food security to driver's license suspensions and even loss of life. No one should be incarcerated for an inability to pay court fees. Learn more: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/08/08/m...
NEW RESOURCE: The Center for Just Journalism, along with the Center for Constitutional Rights & Public Justice, released a toolkit to help journalists and advocates find criminal legal data, access court records & navigate public records requests.
Learn more: justjournalism.org/page/for-the...
Learn more: justjournalism.org/page/for-the...
For the Record: A Transparency Toolkit for Criminal Legal Reporters
Resources for accessing data, court records, and public records from criminal legal agencies
justjournalism.org
August 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
NEW RESOURCE: The Center for Just Journalism, along with the Center for Constitutional Rights & Public Justice, released a toolkit to help journalists and advocates find criminal legal data, access court records & navigate public records requests.
Learn more: justjournalism.org/page/for-the...
Learn more: justjournalism.org/page/for-the...
The future of prosecution should be guided by evidence, not assumptions. The Penn Prosecution Lab embeds researchers within prosecutors' offices to study what works, helping improve fairness & effectiveness through data-driven decision making. Learn more: www.law.upenn.edu/institutes/q...
Prosecution Lab
The Penn Prosecution Lab is a multidisciplinary research center advancing evidence-based prosecution and criminal justice policy.
www.law.upenn.edu
August 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
The future of prosecution should be guided by evidence, not assumptions. The Penn Prosecution Lab embeds researchers within prosecutors' offices to study what works, helping improve fairness & effectiveness through data-driven decision making. Learn more: www.law.upenn.edu/institutes/q...
ICYMI: FJP filed an amicus brief urging the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to fully examine new evidence of innocence in Rodney Reed's case and permit critical DNA testing. Every credible innocence claim deserves meaningful review.
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fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...
FJP Urges Texas Court to Review New Evidence of Innocence in Rodney Reed Death Penalty Case - Fair and Just Prosecution
Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP), the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), and 29 current and former prosecutors and law enforcement officials filed an amicus brief urging the Texas Court of Crim...
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August 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
ICYMI: FJP filed an amicus brief urging the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to fully examine new evidence of innocence in Rodney Reed's case and permit critical DNA testing. Every credible innocence claim deserves meaningful review.
fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...
fairandjustprosecution.org/press-releas...
1/ FJP, alongside LEAP and 29 current and former prosecutors and law enforcement officials, filed an amicus brief urging the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to fully examine substantial new evidence pointing to Rodney Reed's innocence and allow long-denied DNA testing.
July 31, 2026 at 2:07 PM
1/ FJP, alongside LEAP and 29 current and former prosecutors and law enforcement officials, filed an amicus brief urging the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to fully examine substantial new evidence pointing to Rodney Reed's innocence and allow long-denied DNA testing.
No one should face a harsher sentence simply for exercising their constitutional right to trial. Read why FJP supports the Right to Trial Act and what it would mean for fairness in sentencing: fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...
Why FJP Supports the Right to Trial Act (2026) - Fair and Just Prosecution
Why FJP Supports the Right to Trial Act (2026) FJP Analysis The Right to Trial Act (2026) would help protect one of the Constitution’s most fundamental guarantees: the right to trial by jury. The bill...
fairandjustprosecution.org
July 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
No one should face a harsher sentence simply for exercising their constitutional right to trial. Read why FJP supports the Right to Trial Act and what it would mean for fairness in sentencing: fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...
Crime trends are moving in the right direction. A new Council on Criminal Justice report finds homicides fell 18% across 30 cities in early 2026, putting the nation on track for what could be its lowest homicide rate in more than a century.
Crime Trends in U.S. Cities: Mid-Year 2026 Update - Council on Criminal Justice
Examining changes in 13 offenses across a sample of 36 large U.S. cities, CCJ's mid-year analysis shows crime has continued to fall in the first half of 2026, with homicide likely dropping to another ...
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July 23, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Crime trends are moving in the right direction. A new Council on Criminal Justice report finds homicides fell 18% across 30 cities in early 2026, putting the nation on track for what could be its lowest homicide rate in more than a century.
No one should face a harsher sentence simply for requiring the government to prove its case. The Right to Trial Act would strengthen constitutional protections, promote fair sentencing, and reinforce public confidence in the justice system. Read more:
fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...
fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...
Why FJP Supports the Right to Trial Act (2026) - Fair and Just Prosecution
Why FJP Supports the Right to Trial Act (2026) FJP Analysis The Right to Trial Act (2026) would help protect one of the Constitution’s most fundamental guarantees: the right to trial by jury. The bill...
fairandjustprosecution.org
July 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM
No one should face a harsher sentence simply for requiring the government to prove its case. The Right to Trial Act would strengthen constitutional protections, promote fair sentencing, and reinforce public confidence in the justice system. Read more:
fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...
fairandjustprosecution.org/2026/07/why-...