US Pardon Attorney event: “The Case for Second Chances: A Conversation About Criminal Justice, Collateral Consequences, and Clemency”

September 18, 2023

I am pleased to see (and promote) a notable event scheduled for this Friday at 10am (September 22, 2023) by the Office of the US Pardon Attorney. This event is called “The Case for Second Chances: A Conversation About Criminal Justice, Collateral Consequences, and Clemency,” and it is described on this event page this way:

Join the Office of the Pardon Attorney for this special event addressing the collateral consequences of incarceration and the role of record-clearing and clemency. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta will provide opening remarks, followed by a panel discussion featuring the following justice-impacted advocates and experts:

Ames Grawert, Brennan Center for Justice

Sheena Meade, The Clean Slate Initiative

Amy Ralston Povah, Can-Do Clemency

Robert Richardson, Clemency Recipient & Author

Tony Lewis, Jr. Activist & Author

This even will be livestreamed at this link.