Dear Friends,
In this moment of radical change, we remain steadfast in our commitment to fighting injustice. That is what we focus on every day no matter who is in power or the resistance we face.
Today, our communities and the rule of law are under direct attack. Our job is made harder by the pushing of false and fear-driven narratives, the passing of oppressive legislation, and the loss of federal funding for our work. However, we are sharing information with community members, including our immigrant applicant and client base, about their rights and providing support to individuals and families, and we will do everything in our power to continue moving forward to achieve our goals. Now, more than ever, we need to make clear who we are and what we are fighting for.
Racial justice is at the core of what we do, not just during Black History Month,
but every day, every month, and every year.
We stand with marginalized and vulnerable people, providing a safe community, as well as the resources individuals and families need to heal and thrive.
We are passionate about freedom. We want resources invested in communities,
not in the criminal legal system.
We believe in the power of collective action. We will build with our community and work to dismantle the systems that oppress us. Our liberation is in each other.
We have dozens of cases in active litigation or that are about to enter the litigation stage and each case involves decades of injustice and loss. From Edward Wright to Jason Carroll to Tommy Rosa, we remain hopeful that the nightmare of their wrongful convictions will soon be over and they can all be home with their families.
The strength of our work lies not just in the individual cases we take on but in the growing network of advocates, allies, and everyday people who stand together for justice. That’s why advocacy, education, and community organizing are essential to realizing our vision of a more just world. In recent months, we’ve partnered with local organizations and legislators to push legislative and judicial reforms, including An Act preventing false confessions (HD.3010/SD.1443) legislation to prohibit law enforcement officials from using deceptive tactics during interrogations, which have been known to coerce false confessions. We are continuing to bring our community together, including hosting both private events for community members and public events we’d love for you to participate in throughout the year so we can stay connected and united during these challenging times.
The Exoneree Network continues to grow, providing $75,000 in financial assistance to community members in 2024 alone. The EN hosted more than 25 programs and events, including mental health services and technology training, in the last 12 months and remains focused on proactive outreach and support to empower people impacted by the trauma of long-term incarceration, who have collectively spent 1,035 years wrongfully incarcerated.
These efforts are not just numbers or case files—they are lives changed, families reunited, and communities healing. They are proof that freedom is worth the fight. Thank you for being a part of this movement. Whether it’s by donating, spreading awareness, or advocating for systemic reforms, every bit of your support contributes to our collective power.
We’ll keep moving forward, one case, one victory, and one community member at a time.
With gratitude and solidarity,
Radha Natarajan
Executive Director
New England Innocence Project