Vera Institute of Justice
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We’re fighting to secure equal justice for all, end mass incarceration, and strengthen families + communities
Justice can’t wait. Proceeds from your Vera Shop purchase directly supports our work—driving urgent, life-changing justice reform across the criminal legal and immigration systems.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Justice can’t wait. Proceeds from your Vera Shop purchase directly supports our work—driving urgent, life-changing justice reform across the criminal legal and immigration systems.
Today through December 15 get 15% off your purchase: shop.vera.org
Today through December 15 get 15% off your purchase: shop.vera.org
📣 Everyone in the United States has the right to due process—regardless of where they were born.
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📣 Everyone in the United States has the right to due process—regardless of where they were born.
In 2021, several ICE facilities in #NJ closed following state legislation that prohibited new, expanded, or renewed detention contracts. Shortly after, ICE began detaining people at Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Pennsylvania & it rapidly became the largest detention center in the Northeast.
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
In 2021, several ICE facilities in #NJ closed following state legislation that prohibited new, expanded, or renewed detention contracts. Shortly after, ICE began detaining people at Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Pennsylvania & it rapidly became the largest detention center in the Northeast.
Vera works across the U.S. to transform the criminal justice and immigration systems so that wealth doesn’t determine freedom, fewer people are incarcerated, and everyone behind bars is treated with dignity.
Make a 3X gift now to support this vital work: secure.vera.org/a/gw2025-3x?...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Vera works across the U.S. to transform the criminal justice and immigration systems so that wealth doesn’t determine freedom, fewer people are incarcerated, and everyone behind bars is treated with dignity.
Make a 3X gift now to support this vital work: secure.vera.org/a/gw2025-3x?...
Make a 3X gift now to support this vital work: secure.vera.org/a/gw2025-3x?...
Vera's Daniela Gilbert and Benjamin Heller have been invited to join New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition committees.
These appointments allow them to bring their expertise in safety, equity, and community-centered reform to this moment of civic leadership.
These appointments allow them to bring their expertise in safety, equity, and community-centered reform to this moment of civic leadership.
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Vera's Daniela Gilbert and Benjamin Heller have been invited to join New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition committees.
These appointments allow them to bring their expertise in safety, equity, and community-centered reform to this moment of civic leadership.
These appointments allow them to bring their expertise in safety, equity, and community-centered reform to this moment of civic leadership.
Over 16 years, ICE has detained people across 1,397 facilities total—not only private detention facilities and local jails, but also unexpected places that are excluded from public reporting, such as hotels, hospitals, airports, and military bases.
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Over 16 years, ICE has detained people across 1,397 facilities total—not only private detention facilities and local jails, but also unexpected places that are excluded from public reporting, such as hotels, hospitals, airports, and military bases.
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis.
Learn how incarceration impacts the health of people behind bars and beyond. ⬇️
Learn how incarceration impacts the health of people behind bars and beyond. ⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis.
Learn how incarceration impacts the health of people behind bars and beyond. ⬇️
Learn how incarceration impacts the health of people behind bars and beyond. ⬇️
Despite claims that electronic monitoring serves as an alternative to incarceration, Vera’s research shows how its increased usage has expanded the reach of the criminal legal and immigration systems, subjecting more people to surveillance and control.
November 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Despite claims that electronic monitoring serves as an alternative to incarceration, Vera’s research shows how its increased usage has expanded the reach of the criminal legal and immigration systems, subjecting more people to surveillance and control.
ICE obscures the breadth of its detention network by reporting limited, incomplete statistics, and for only a fraction of facilities. In the first 10 days of June 2025, ICE detained people in 436 facilities, but only publicly acknowledged using 163 of them. #ImmigrantRights
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
ICE obscures the breadth of its detention network by reporting limited, incomplete statistics, and for only a fraction of facilities. In the first 10 days of June 2025, ICE detained people in 436 facilities, but only publicly acknowledged using 163 of them. #ImmigrantRights
Families shouldn't have to go into debt to stay connected.
The FCC affirmed this last year when it voted to end exploitative phone and video calling rates in jails and prisons—but now it has reversed course and raised price caps. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
The FCC affirmed this last year when it voted to end exploitative phone and video calling rates in jails and prisons—but now it has reversed course and raised price caps. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Families shouldn't have to go into debt to stay connected.
The FCC affirmed this last year when it voted to end exploitative phone and video calling rates in jails and prisons—but now it has reversed course and raised price caps. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
The FCC affirmed this last year when it voted to end exploitative phone and video calling rates in jails and prisons—but now it has reversed course and raised price caps. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
But community-centered alternatives are still sorely underused. The U.S. still overuses prisons and punitive alternatives like probation and parole to deliver punishment. This is not the solution. Addressing harm and the root causes that bring someone into the criminal legal system is.
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
But community-centered alternatives are still sorely underused. The U.S. still overuses prisons and punitive alternatives like probation and parole to deliver punishment. This is not the solution. Addressing harm and the root causes that bring someone into the criminal legal system is.
The program they completed is an alternative to incarceration (ATI). ATIs are effective: Research shows that people who have participated in these programs are 41.5% less likely to be rearrested than those who have been prosecuted and sentenced. *Names changed to protect identity.
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The program they completed is an alternative to incarceration (ATI). ATIs are effective: Research shows that people who have participated in these programs are 41.5% less likely to be rearrested than those who have been prosecuted and sentenced. *Names changed to protect identity.
Mass incarceration’s impact on elections is clear.
As we approach #ElectionDay, remember this: the communities most harmed by mass incarceration have the right to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
As we approach #ElectionDay, remember this: the communities most harmed by mass incarceration have the right to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
November 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Mass incarceration’s impact on elections is clear.
As we approach #ElectionDay, remember this: the communities most harmed by mass incarceration have the right to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
As we approach #ElectionDay, remember this: the communities most harmed by mass incarceration have the right to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
National Immigrants Day commemorates the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, an enduring symbol of hope and the opportunity to build a better life. One hundred and thirty-nine years later, the promise of protection from persecution and the very foundation of our democracy, are in jeopardy.
October 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
National Immigrants Day commemorates the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, an enduring symbol of hope and the opportunity to build a better life. One hundred and thirty-nine years later, the promise of protection from persecution and the very foundation of our democracy, are in jeopardy.
Justice can’t wait, but time’s almost up on Vera’s storewide 15% off!
Proceeds from your purchase go straight to work supporting critical justice and immigration reform. Shop now and support the fight to end mass incarceration and advocate for immigrants: shop.vera.org
Proceeds from your purchase go straight to work supporting critical justice and immigration reform. Shop now and support the fight to end mass incarceration and advocate for immigrants: shop.vera.org
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Justice can’t wait, but time’s almost up on Vera’s storewide 15% off!
Proceeds from your purchase go straight to work supporting critical justice and immigration reform. Shop now and support the fight to end mass incarceration and advocate for immigrants: shop.vera.org
Proceeds from your purchase go straight to work supporting critical justice and immigration reform. Shop now and support the fight to end mass incarceration and advocate for immigrants: shop.vera.org
Wear your values, make a statement.
Looking to show your commitment to fighting for human dignity and ending mass incarceration? Explore the newest collection from the Vera Shop! Today through October 23 get 15% off your purchase. ⬇️
shop.vera.org
Looking to show your commitment to fighting for human dignity and ending mass incarceration? Explore the newest collection from the Vera Shop! Today through October 23 get 15% off your purchase. ⬇️
shop.vera.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Wear your values, make a statement.
Looking to show your commitment to fighting for human dignity and ending mass incarceration? Explore the newest collection from the Vera Shop! Today through October 23 get 15% off your purchase. ⬇️
shop.vera.org
Looking to show your commitment to fighting for human dignity and ending mass incarceration? Explore the newest collection from the Vera Shop! Today through October 23 get 15% off your purchase. ⬇️
shop.vera.org
The results speak for themselves:
✅ 62% reduction in homicides in Richmond
✅ 53% drop in use-of-force in Albuquerque
✅ 50% decline in shootings in Newark & Saint Paul
✅ 62% reduction in homicides in Richmond
✅ 53% drop in use-of-force in Albuquerque
✅ 50% decline in shootings in Newark & Saint Paul
October 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The results speak for themselves:
✅ 62% reduction in homicides in Richmond
✅ 53% drop in use-of-force in Albuquerque
✅ 50% decline in shootings in Newark & Saint Paul
✅ 62% reduction in homicides in Richmond
✅ 53% drop in use-of-force in Albuquerque
✅ 50% decline in shootings in Newark & Saint Paul
The results speak for themselves:
✅ 62% reduction in homicides in Richmond
✅ 53% drop in use-of-force in Albuquerque
✅ 50% decline in shootings in Newark & Saint Paul
✅ 62% reduction in homicides in Richmond
✅ 53% drop in use-of-force in Albuquerque
✅ 50% decline in shootings in Newark & Saint Paul
October 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The results speak for themselves:
✅ 62% reduction in homicides in Richmond
✅ 53% drop in use-of-force in Albuquerque
✅ 50% decline in shootings in Newark & Saint Paul
✅ 62% reduction in homicides in Richmond
✅ 53% drop in use-of-force in Albuquerque
✅ 50% decline in shootings in Newark & Saint Paul
Cities like Albuquerque and Durham have seen firsthand how this approach—providing the right response to crises and prioritizing residents’ needs—leads to lasting change.
September 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Cities like Albuquerque and Durham have seen firsthand how this approach—providing the right response to crises and prioritizing residents’ needs—leads to lasting change.
With the passage of the Trump budget bill, the federal government is using taxpayer money to build more detention camps, separate more families, and deny thousands their fair day in court. This is not #DueProcess4All.
September 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
With the passage of the Trump budget bill, the federal government is using taxpayer money to build more detention camps, separate more families, and deny thousands their fair day in court. This is not #DueProcess4All.
🚨ICE’s public reports obscure the expanse of its detention network. Vera's latest data analysis reveals that in early June 2025, ICE detained people in 436 facilities, but acknowledged just 163 on its website. www.vera.org/ice-detentio...
September 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🚨ICE’s public reports obscure the expanse of its detention network. Vera's latest data analysis reveals that in early June 2025, ICE detained people in 436 facilities, but acknowledged just 163 on its website. www.vera.org/ice-detentio...
📢 These cruel attacks on our communities must be stopped. Our elected leaders must invest in legal representation, end civil immigration detention, hold the administration accountable, and #DefendDueProcess for all. secure.vera.org/a/fair2free
September 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
📢 These cruel attacks on our communities must be stopped. Our elected leaders must invest in legal representation, end civil immigration detention, hold the administration accountable, and #DefendDueProcess for all. secure.vera.org/a/fair2free
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson & Elena Kagan, issued a blistering dissent:
“We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job.”
“We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job.”
September 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson & Elena Kagan, issued a blistering dissent:
“We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job.”
“We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job.”
People who follow the law and attend immigration court proceedings should be able to do so safely and encounter a fair system. But right now, that’s far from the reality for our communities.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
September 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
People who follow the law and attend immigration court proceedings should be able to do so safely and encounter a fair system. But right now, that’s far from the reality for our communities.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Executive overreach must stop NOW. Our elected leaders must invest in legal representation, establish an impartial & safe legal process, end civil immigration detention, and #DefendDueProcess for all.
Tell Congress you support real solutions: secure.vera.org/a/fair2free
Tell Congress you support real solutions: secure.vera.org/a/fair2free
September 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Executive overreach must stop NOW. Our elected leaders must invest in legal representation, establish an impartial & safe legal process, end civil immigration detention, and #DefendDueProcess for all.
Tell Congress you support real solutions: secure.vera.org/a/fair2free
Tell Congress you support real solutions: secure.vera.org/a/fair2free