Yesterday, I joined several community changemakers for the #WeAreUnited March from the Freedom Tower in #Miami.
Thanks to my counterpart, Matt Anderson, and the Mosaic Miami team for facilitating this meaningful demonstration of solidarity. (2/2)
🧵 (1/2) Civil rights aren't conditional. Human rights aren't optional.
In the U.S., those tenets should be non-negotiable. This is why @fji.law advocates for Florida's most vulnerable populations.
@fji.law is proud to stand with #MosaicMiami in a show of solidarity. See you there!
My deep appreciation to Holland & Knight, Gelber Schachter & Greenberg, P.A., Community Justice Project, Light After Life, and Charles Throckmorton for their investment.
Missed last night? Consider amplifying FJI's impact with a monthly donation: www.fji.law/donate (2/2)
🧵 (1/2) On behalf of @fji.law, my sincerest gratitude to everyone who showed their support during last night's Signature Event.
Special thanks to Markenzy Lapointe for delivering an excellent keynote.
Congratulations again to our 2026 honorees: Kathie Klarreich & Florida Prison Education Project.
The countdown is on: @fji.law's 2nd Annual Signature Event kicks off in just 6 hours! Help us champion justice in #Florida by joining us tonight! See you then! www.fji.law/celebration
Under 24 hours left until @fji.law's Signature Event. RSVP here: www.fji.law/celebration
Grateful for Charles and to all those investing in @fji.law's important work! We're on the eve of the 2nd annual Signature Event! Join FJI in championing justice in #Florida! See you tomorrow at the Women's Club of Miami! www.fji.law/celebration
Grateful to TerryAnn Howell & Florida Cares for embodying the spirit of @fji.law's founding leadership. I appreciate them setting the stage for Kathie Klarreich + Florida Prison Education Project as our 2026 honorees!
Don't miss the ceremony in just 2 days! RSVP here: www.fji.law/celebration
The legal system can create positive change in our communities. No one is above the law. No one should be beneath it either. Judicial officers help uphold that concept.
Members of the local/state/federal bench get complimentary tickets to @fji.law's upcoming Signature Event on 4/16. See you then!
Appreciate our partners from H&K's #Miami office for sponsoring @fji.law's Signature Event!
Thanks to FJI board member, Tiffani Lee, for facilitating this investment to help us champion justice in #Florida! There are still a few sponsor tiers available. Secure yours here: www.fji.law/celebration
Big thanks to my counterpart, Alana Greer, and the Community Justice Project team for supporting the legal aid ecosystem. Collaboration helps @fji.law continue to champion justice in #Florida! See you on April 16! www.fji.law/celebration
#OTD in 1866, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 became law, establishing birthright citizenship and equal rights under the law. Its promise has been challenged ever since. #TheMarchContinues
Hard to believe we're only 1 week away from @fji.law's Signature Event! Help us champion justice in #Florida by securing your tickets today: www.fji.law/celebration
See you there! www.fji.law/celebration
FJI’s Executive Director Michael Langley recently attended the American Bar Association Criminal Justice event.
Conversations with legal professionals across the country are essential for sharing strategies to hold the government accountable.
Support our work and learn more at linkin.bio/fji
@fji.law's 2nd Annual Signature Event is just 10 days away! Hear the good work of Florida Prison Education Project and meet the rest of our special guests championing justice in Florida on April 16!
RSVP and secure your tickets using the following link: www.fji.law/celebration
#FBF: During @americanbar.org Criminal Justice Section's Spring Meeting, I learned that the rule of law declined globally every year since 2017.
That's why @fji.law works to preserve human rights for those in the margins of society. Proud to engage in these efforts for a more equitable #Florida.
We are excited to have Markenzy Lapointe as the keynote speaker for our 2nd Annual Signature Event.
Markenzy’s extensive career gives him a unique and powerful perspective on the courts and how the law impacts our communities.
Reserve your tickets today at linkin.bio/fji
Again, this punitive approach doesn't address the lack of access to affordable housing. That's why @fji.law challenges officials in Miami Beach and statewide to do better with meaningful solutions: fji.law/our-recent-w... (2/2)
🧵 (1/2) Not only is #MiamiBeach one of the least affordable cities for renters in #Florida, but they've also chosen to criminalize those unable to meet their basic needs. As @miamiherald.com reports about 2025, "almost half of all arrests in the city — 45% — were of people who are homeless."
With 2 weeks to go until @fji.law's Signature Event, the press is highlighting the 'Wilson v. Dixon' case. Learn why FJI's work matters by seeing it firsthand.
Secure your tickets today before they sell out: www.fji.law/celebration
5. 19 million people in the US have felony records, barring them from many jobs, like bartending, car sales, and pest control
If a felony doesn't stop someone from being president, why should it ban them from more ordinary employment opportunities?
www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/06...
That's why @fji.law takes its work so seriously. For #NationalSecondChanceMonth, FJI is highlighting why smarter approaches to #CJReform matter to creating safer, more vibrant communities: fji.law/what-we-do/ (2/2)
🧵 (1/2) Today may be #AprilFoolsDay, however, #Florida's carceral system is no laughing matter. According to @prisonpolicy.org, the state incarcerates a higher percentage of its residents than any other democracy on the planet. This isn't a joke.
Grateful to Gelber Schachter & Greenberg, P.A. for sponsoring @fji.law's upcoming Signature Event! Thank you to Shane for facilitating this investment.
Want to help champion justice in #Florida? Visit our website to learn more about support opportunities: www.fji.law/celebration
As temperatures rise in #Florida, one of the most vulnerable populations is subject to unrelenting heat: imprisoned people.
"But a lawsuit [@fji.law] filed in 2024 against the Florida Department of Corrections alleges extreme heat has contributed to recent deaths at Dade Correctional Institution."
Renters must earn roughly $65/hr to afford a 2-bedroom, market-rate unit in Miami Beach. This is why @fji.law urges leaders to be more thoughtful about their approach to housing insecurity.
See the scope of the problem in the state from @nlihc.org: nlihc.org/oor/state/fl (2/2)
🧵 (1/2) While cities like #MiamiBeach and the rest of #Florida criminalize unhoused populations, these policies do not address the underlying issue that directly contributes to homelessness: lack of affordability.
Anti- DEI efforts are driven by what many call “polite racism” — the strategic use of coded language that appears neutral but works to maintain social hierarchies & suppress marginalized voices in practice.
"The Perversion of Woke" assesses how this language masks exclusion: https://bit.ly/4usMRC8
