WASHINGTON, Dec. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council and
formerly incarcerated women and allies will gather for a powerful
three-day vigil at the White House from December 16th to 18th. The 'Call for Clemency'
event will thank President Biden for what he has done so far but
remind him the job is not done. We need clemency for women in the
federal prison system who are ill, have children at risk of falling
into foster care, have been sexually abused, or have served decades
in prison and deserve to come home.
This vigil highlights the extraordinary stories of people like
Michelle West, Lazara Ordaz, Sara
Gallegos, Glenn Metz,
Connie Edwards, and Roberta Bell, who have shown incredible courage
and resilience in some cases over more than thirty years of
incarceration. Despite their excessive sentences, they contributed
to their prison communities by working at jobs and mentoring
others. They have maintained loving relationships with family
members and have earned the right to go home. Clemency, a tool
intended to correct unjust and disproportionate sentences, is their
only hope. We are asking President Biden to give them a second
chance.
Key Event Details:
- Dates: December 16th, 17th, and 18th 8:30 am - 3 pm
- Location: White House, Washington, D.C.
- Special Event: Instagram Live w/ Women's March on
December 17th at noon ET
The vigil calls on the Administration to act on its promise of
justice and reform, ensuring that clemency serves its intended
purpose of righting systemic wrongs and providing second chances to
those who have earned them. Attendees will stand in solidarity with
those who are still behind bars, amplifying the voices of women who
deserve freedom after decades of unnecessary incarceration.
For those unable to attend in person, your support is still
crucial to this movement. We urge everyone to sign and share our
online petition. Your signature can make a significant
difference and help bring these women home.
Join Us: We invite everyone to show support and
stand together for clemency. Together, we can urge President Biden
to ensure clemency becomes the tool for justice and compassion it
was meant to be.
About Us: We're a 501c3 organization founded in 2010 by a
group of women incarcerated in the federal prison in Danbury,
CT. Our mission is to end incarceration of women and girls.
Media Contact: Agoode@thecouncil.us
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SOURCE The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly
Incarcerated Women and Girls