Did you know that rap lyrics are often admitted at trial as a way to bias juries and courts against defendants? The Rap on Trial bill, S7527, would work to combat racism in the courtroom and uphold New Yorkers’ right to free speech.

RSVP to join #CommunitiesNotCages in Albany on April 26. Rally and meet with lawmakers to demand an end to New York’s racist and draconian sentencing laws. RSVP at: bit.ly/CNC-Albany

Join #CommunitiesNotCages for a Call Party TODAY Feb. 16 + 23 at 12pm on Zoom! Together, we're calling our lawmakers to demand that they eliminate mandatory minimums, end extreme sentencing, support transformation, and bring our loved ones home! RSVP at bit.ly/call-party

We call on DOC Commissioner Molina and Mayor Adams to take immediate action addressing the inhumane conditions on Rikers Island

We're still bringing our fight for #CommunitiesNotCages to Albany on January 19 - but due to Covid, we'll be doing it online. We'll have a rally, press conference + meetings with lawmakers to stand against racist + extreme sentencing. RSVP: bit.ly/CNC-Albany

PRESS RELEASE: Rap Music on Trial, Bill S.7527

Incarcerated New Yorkers are continually deprived of the resources they need to survive. With your support, we envision a future where we can meet our clients needs without being held back by budget. calclientsupport.org/

This week, join us for the digital launch of #JusticeRoadmapNY 2022 on Dec. 9 at 12PM ET! Together we demand New York dismantle systems that criminalize, incarcerate and deport our communities. We must build a world where we ALL can thrive. RSVP: bit.ly/justice-2022

WATCH: Learn about #CommunitiesNotCages and NY’s racist and unjust sentencing laws from this powerful new video. Join the movement: CommunitiesNotCagesNY.org.

Decades of racist and draconian sentencing laws have devastated New York’s families and communities. On November 10th, join the movement for #CommunitiesNotCages and bring our loved ones home. Let’s stand up for real justice, safety and healing. RSVP: bit.ly/CNC-launch

We all need access to jobs, housing, and education in order to live safely and securely, but people with convictions are are repeatedly blocked from these life essentials. Hear from women, queer, and trans folx about the need for Clean Slate. #cleanslateny bit.ly/CSNYPanelDiscussion

CAL is proud to join the coalition calling for passage of #CleanSlateNY. New Yorkers should not be forever relegated to second class citizenship because of their conviction history.

Interested in serving on the front lines of CAL's holistic advocacy? We are looking for a Client Advocate to join our Conditions of Confinement project! Listing here: appellate-litigation.org/par…

Join us in calling Sen. Majority Leader @AndreaSCousins and Assembly Speaker @CarlHeastie today between 1:30-2:30pm to urge them to pass Elder Parole and Fair and Timely Parole. #FreedomHour #ParoleJusticeNY

Today is the last day for @NYGovCuomo to sign the #HALTsolitary bill. Solitary confinement is torture and it has no place here.

Legalization alone cannot redress draconian policy & racist enforcement. That is why the #MRTA: ✅ Reinvests tax revenue into Black & brown communities ✅ Addresses criminal penalties & expunge marijuana convictions ✅ Creates economic opportunities for POC communities