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Earlier this month, we received a letter from Mark, who is currently incarcerated. He wrote to let us know how much he appreciated FCNL’s resources on criminal justice reform. He was also wondering if we could provide insights into some of the pieces of legislation making their way through Congress. In his letter, Mark mentioned that he is helping write sentence reduction appeals for other prisoners, and he wants to make sure he’s current on the most recent changes in the law.


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I have to say, I was very grateful for Mark’s letter. It was a reminder that the work of lobbyists like José Woss is not only having an impact with members of Congress but also among people who care deeply about this issue – including by people who are directly affected by mass incarceration.

FCNL’s work to support legislation like the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (S. 1917) plays a critical role in changing the laws that have led to mass incarceration and have systematically discriminated against people of color.

But as you know, this work is no small task. As the country with more prisoners than any nation on the planet, the United States urgently needs criminal justice reform.

Can you partner with us to challenge mass incarceration by making a donation today?

When you give to support this work, you’ll help support our lobbying on bills like the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act. You make it possible to create resources that empower a diverse array of constituents, including incarcerated people like Mark who are working to mitigate the damage of these unjust laws.

Thank you for continuing to stand with FCNL as we lobby to end mass incarceration and work towards transformative criminal justice reform.

Diane Randall

Diane Randall

General Secretary Emeritus (2011-2021)

Diane Randall served as the General Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation from 2011-2021. She was the fourth General Secretary and first woman to hold the position.