It’s hard to get laws changed, even harder to make any revisions applicable to people already serving their time, nevertheless Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) retroactively transformed California’s felony-murder law with the help of the Re:store Justice organization and others. “Retroactivity was the hardest part, yet it was essential because how can we fix the law, how can we tell people convicted under the unfair rule, sorry stay in prison,” Senator Skinner said. “It’s not right.” Re:store Justice Policy Director Professor Kate … [Read more...] about Senator and author share challenge of passing SB 1437
Alex Mallick
Alex Mallick fights for justice
As long as she can remember, Alex Mallick has considered herself a defender and protector, “a guardian of people.” “I dedicated my life to helping people,” Mallick says. “I am so excited and full of energy when I wake up every morning and have something I believe in, a purpose in life.” For almost six years, she has been in and out of San Quentin fighting for the rights of youthful offenders because she believes someone has to. She volunteered at San Quentin for a youth offender lifer group called Kid CAT. Mallick says she was touched … [Read more...] about Alex Mallick fights for justice