The Plight of Jailhouse Lawyers & The Perils of Self-Advocacy while Incarcerated
Introduction
Through the impactful lens of his life experiences and observations, Geoffrey Reese writes about his transformation into a Jailhouse Lawyer. Mr. Reese explores what led to his deep commitment to Criminal Justice and Prison Reform.
Suggested Reading
The Constitutionality of Life Under the Credible Threat of Death by Execution: The View from Death Row
“When a prisoner sentenced by a court to death is confined in the penitentiary awaiting the execution of the sentence, one of the most horrible feelings, to which he can be subjected during that time is the uncertainty during the
Culture Shock
"As I serve my term in prison, I wonder what may have been if I had felt comfortable, had better support or didn’t feel any different."
FDOC Mendacity
“Being housed on CM indefinitely based solely on false reports, records, and documents of fascist, racist, and sadist overseers and staff, backed by a fascist, sadist, racist Department of Cruelty that grants them guaranteed unlimited impunity.”
An Interview with Myrna Pérez, Director of the Brennan Center's Voting Rights and Elections Program
We’re playing the long-game here. I really believe in that MLK quote—that the moral arc of the universe bends toward justice.
Critical Topics Concerning Police and Policing - Panel Discussion From Fourth National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference, Hosted at the American University Washington College of Law
A panel discussion about current topics in policing from the Fourth National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference.
No Way Home
“To deny a man his home and family is to deny him his livelihood. Only a baseborn tyrant with a heart steeped in hate could employ these tactics day after day and still somehow find enough self-respect to sleep restfully.