Did you know that rap lyrics are often admitted at trial as a way to bias juries and courts against defendants? The Rap on Trial bill, S7527, would work to combat racism in the courtroom and uphold New Yorkers’ right to free speech.

RSVP to join #CommunitiesNotCages in Albany on April 26. Rally and meet with lawmakers to demand an end to New York’s racist and draconian sentencing laws. RSVP at: bit.ly/CNC-Albany

Join #CommunitiesNotCages for a Call Party TODAY Feb. 16 + 23 at 12pm on Zoom! Together, we're calling our lawmakers to demand that they eliminate mandatory minimums, end extreme sentencing, support transformation, and bring our loved ones home! RSVP at bit.ly/call-party

We call on DOC Commissioner Molina and Mayor Adams to take immediate action addressing the inhumane conditions on Rikers Island

We're still bringing our fight for #CommunitiesNotCages to Albany on January 19 - but due to Covid, we'll be doing it online. We'll have a rally, press conference + meetings with lawmakers to stand against racist + extreme sentencing. RSVP: bit.ly/CNC-Albany

PRESS RELEASE: Rap Music on Trial, Bill S.7527

Incarcerated New Yorkers are continually deprived of the resources they need to survive. With your support, we envision a future where we can meet our clients needs without being held back by budget. calclientsupport.org/

This week, join us for the digital launch of #JusticeRoadmapNY 2022 on Dec. 9 at 12PM ET! Together we demand New York dismantle systems that criminalize, incarcerate and deport our communities. We must build a world where we ALL can thrive. RSVP: bit.ly/justice-2022

WATCH: Learn about #CommunitiesNotCages and NY’s racist and unjust sentencing laws from this powerful new video. Join the movement: CommunitiesNotCagesNY.org.