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A conversation between John Lewis and Bryan Stevenson

A conversation between John Lewis and Bryan Stevenson
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Supreme Court Sides With Jail Over Covid-19 Safety Measures

08.13.20

Federal Judge Calls for Qualified Immunity Reform

08.10.20

No Review for Louisiana Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempted Theft of Hedge Clippers

08.07.20

Private Prison Must Pay $3.7 Million After Recording Attorney-Client Conversations

08.05.20

Study Reveals Racial Bias in Executions

08.04.20

EJI Partners with Community to Memorialize Lynching Victims in Madison County, Tennessee

08.03.20
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Criminal Justice Reform

We challenge the death penalty, extreme sentences for children, excessive punishment, and abusive prison conditions through litigation, advocacy, and education.

Racial Justice

We share America’s history of racial injustice, from enslavement, racial terror lynchings, and segregation to mass incarceration.

Public Education

We engage communities in conversation about the legacy of racial injustice, informed by reports, online experiences, and hands-on projects.

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Community Remembrance Project
Protecting Children from Abusive Punishment
Challenging the Death Penalty
A History of Racial Injustice Calendar
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Legacy Museum

Established in 2018, the Legacy Museum explores the history of racial inequality and its relationship to a range of contemporary issues from mass incarceration to police violence.
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National Memorial for Peace and Justice

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice provides a sacred space for truth-telling and reflection about racial terrorism and its legacy.

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