Demand Clemency Justice In New York State

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THIS WEEK

Please join us for a week of action as we demand Governor Hochul grant a commutation to Christopher Simmons, who has been incarcerated for three decades. Chris deserves to be home with his family and community.

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Support the Clemency Justice Act

So many families who face deportation and incarceration - overwhelmingly immigrant families and families of color - slip into poverty conditions while enduring forced separation, detention, and incarceration. The Clemency Justice Act is the bare minimum our community deserves: a fair, transparent, accessible clemency application process.

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Demand Gov. Hochul Pardon Assia Serrano

Please take action by demanding that Governor Hochul use her discretionary power as Governor to grant Assia's pardon application and end ICE transfers in New York.

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Demand Gov. Hochul Commute Christopher Simmons

Christopher Simmons has been incarcerated for 30 years and is ready to come home. Christopher has accomplished so much during his incarceration. He obtained his Associate's Degree and graduated with his Bachelor's in June 2023.

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