What is the problem?
There are over 200 people in Alabama who have been sentenced to die in prison for crimes where no one was physically harmed. Many of these people are over the age of 60 and were sentenced in the 1980s and 1990s– they’re also the most expensive to incarcerate and the least likely to reoffend. These individuals were thrown away at young ages, have served decades in Alabama’s unconstitutional prisons, and have embraced rehabilitation. Their sentences are no longer fair or necessary. These Alabamians deserve a second chance and a fresh start. With your help, we can make sure they get one.

It is time to amend Alabama’s laws so that our judges have the opportunity to review some of these old sentences. A recent Cygnal poll found that 88% of Alabama voters support Second Chance legislation with 86% of Alabama Republicans and 92% of Democrats in support of the idea. You can use this online portal to send letters to your state legislators, urging them to pass HB29 and to give older folks in prison a second look. Once you send those letters, you can share this portal with other people in your community. Thank you for taking action with us!