We have a Historic Opportunity
We have a Historic Opportunity
President Biden’s inauguration is a reminder: we must seize this opportunity to move our country forward and transform our immigration and criminal justice systems.
READ OUR STATEMENTOur Issues
Reforming Our Immigration and Criminal Justice Systems
A majority of Americans support immigration and criminal justice reform, and we’re working with legislators and groups on both sides of the aisle to drive real change at the local, state, and federal levels.
Unlocking
Reform
News & Updates
The Latest From Us
FWD.us Releases New Research Underscoring the Need for Immediate Parole Reform in…
JACKSON, MS – Today, FWD.us released new research outlining the history of parole…
FWD.us Urges Governor Cuomo to Act Now to Ensure the Health and…
ALBANY, NY – FWD.us New York State Director of Criminal Justice Reform Rodney…
FWD.us Research Demonstrates the Harm Long Prison Sentences Have on Mississippi Taxpayers,…
JACKSON, MS – Today FWD.us released a research brief that outlines the significant and…
Okla. commutation approvals decline dramatically during COVID-19 pandemic
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board has significantly slowed Stage I commutation…
FWD.us Emphasizes the Urgent Need for Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform During 2021…
JACKSON, MS – FWD.us Mississippi State Director Alesha Judkins issued the following statement today…
FWD.us Urges Action on Criminal Justice Reform on the One-Year Anniversary of…
JACKSON, MS – FWD.us Mississippi State Director Alesha Judkins issued the following statement today…
Get Involved
A broad majority of Americans, spanning the entire political spectrum, support reforming our immigration and criminal justice systems.
We turn the undecided into supporters, supporters into advocates, and advocates into champions. Become a part of our growing community.
Houser Family
In Mississippi, first-time drug possession can land you in prison for 20 years. Stealing tools from a garage can result in 25 years behind bars. The Houser family, like many others in Mississippi, are missing a loved one today because of the state’s excessive habitual…
In Mississippi, first-time drug possession can land you in prison for 20 years. Stealing tools from a garage can result in 25 years behind bars.…
See Houser's Story
Esmeralda
Esmeralda came to the United States when she was 2 years old and has lived in the U.S. all her life. Her fiancé, Michael, is in the military and preparing for a deployment in 2018.
Esmeralda came to the United States when she was 2 years old and has lived in the U.S. all her life. Her fiancé, Michael, is…
See Esmeralda's Story
Gloria O.
Gloria is the first undocumented student to graduate law school in Virginia. She's also a DACA recipient. She traveled to D.C. to advocate for a bipartisan legislative pathway for Dreamers.
Gloria is the first undocumented student to graduate law school in Virginia. She's also a DACA recipient. She traveled to D.C. to advocate for a…
See Gloria's Story
Juanita Peralta
Juanita, a mother of six, was recently serving a 15-year sentence for drug possession. On December 5th, 2018, Gov. Mary Fallin granted commutations to 21 applicants — including Juanita — through a campaign led by Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR).
Juanita, a mother of six, was recently serving a 15-year sentence for drug possession. On December 5th, 2018, Gov. Mary Fallin granted commutations to 21…
See Juanita's Story“Let’s give everyone the freedom to pursue their purpose — not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because when more people can turn their dreams into something great, we’re all better for it.”
