Feels a bit surreal that just 2 years ago nearly to the day I watched as the First Step Act was finally signed into law. Now, a 1/4 century ban that denies the God-given dignity & potential of incarcerated students will soon be lifted! 🙌🏽 politico.com/news/2020/12/2… #RestorePell
In a country that seems hopelessly divided, I’m esp encouraged bu the diverse coalition @JusticeReform has fought alongside to advance this issue about.bgov.com/news/prison-pe… @ndaajustice @FAMMFoundation @ChanZuckerberg @Vivian_Nixon_WW @BPIBard @FreedomWorks @USChamber @Lilianac_esq
Not to mention the diverse bipartisan sponsors who have led the way to #RestorePell @brianschatz @SenMikeLee @SenatorLankford @SenatorDurbin @SenAlexander @PattyMurray @BobbyScott @RepJimBanks #JusticeThatRestores
This effort has involved bold leadership from formerly incarcerated advocates like @DyjuanTatro & @JLeequon, prolific writing by our friends @RSI, a powerful documentary from @LynnNovick and vulnerable storytelling from impacted families like Carai’s: bit.ly/2ZyDPqR
I’m also so grateful to the countless @prisonfellowshp advocates, and #JusticeAmbassadors and faith leaders who have contacted or met with their members of Congress over the past few years about #PellRestoration
And there is perhaps nothing more moving than proximity w inspiring incarcerated students. @prisonfellowshp was able to join @BetsyDeVosED & @SenatorBraun to visit a #SecondChancePell site in @IndianaDOC google.com/amp/s/www.wash…
A special shout out to @David_E_Jimenez. You defy gravity sir.
Now “let justice roll on like a river” - can’t wait for this #2020ChristmasMiracle and all the bright futures ahead for men and women sitting in cells tonight who will become college students in the tomorrows to come #RestorePell #Redemption #GodGivenPotential
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