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Political Violence and Racial Inequality in America

Latest News

Dr. Martin Luther King's Moral Opposition to the Death Penalty

01.18.21

Federal Executions Continue Despite Serious Questions of Fairness

01.15.21

Ohio Abolishes Life Without Parole for Children

01.13.21

Federal Government Executes Lisa Montgomery

Updated01.13.21

Global Abolition of Death Penalty Continues in Kazakhstan

01.08.21

New Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón Issues Major Reforms

01.06.21

Our Work

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.

Featured Work

Community Remembrance Project

Protecting Children from Abusive Punishment

Challenging the Death Penalty

A History of Racial Injustice Calendar

EJI Videos

Racial Justice Reports

Visit EJI's Two Sites in Montgomery

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.

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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