Press Releases

For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org The Vanishing Trial: FAMM, NACDL launch documentary about the trial penalty Vanita Gupta, Brittany Barnett, Clark Neily, and Norman Reimer to participate in panel discussion about the film WASHINGTON – FAMM and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) are hosting a virtual screening and panel discussion … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM Statement on Racism in America’s Justice System WASHINGTON – FAMM released the following statement in response to the killing of George Floyd and the resulting protests against racism in America’s justice system: As a leading criminal justice reform organization, FAMM recognizes that our advocacy must more explicitly … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM Praises the Introduction of the Emergency GRACE Act The bill would fast-track compassionate release grants during COVID-19 WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Emergency Grants of Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2020 (Emergency GRACE Act) … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM to go Live with Van Jones, Shon Hopwood, Clara LeBeau and Rachel Barkow this Week The sessions will be streamed on Wednesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. EST WASHINGTON – FAMM is streaming two events on Facebook Live this week: On Wednesday, May 13 at 2 p.m. … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM Urges BOP to Swiftly Send Home People Who Had Their Home Confinement Grants Revoked WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring sent a follow up letter today to U.S. Attorney General William Barr and Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Michael Carvajal to urge them to “expeditiously” move … Read More