John,

As the executive director of the Innocence Project, it’s my responsibility to make sure we’re always moving forward and preparing for what’s next, including the unexpected. In the last few weeks alone, two of our clients were exonerated; an execution date was set for one person we represent and prosecutors asked the courts to set a date for a second; and we received an order for more briefing in a case that is close to conclusion.

It’s safe to say that a lot is going on. And in the months ahead, things will only get busier and the stakes will continue to rise — especially as we enter what’s sure to be an unpredictable election season with some of our core democratic principles on the line.

That’s why planning ahead for the unexpected in key moments like the end of the fiscal year is so important for us. What we raise right now will impact our ability to respond to the opportunities and challenges that emerge over the next 12 months. So at this critical juncture, will you help us reach our goal of 1,000 donors before the end of the month by making a donation today?

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For many of us, fundamental issues like free and fair elections, voting rights, and freedom of the press are top of mind these days. But the wrongful conviction cases we handle every day serve as powerful reminders that we cannot forget about criminal legal system reform.

The rule of law is one of the hallmarks of a healthy democracy, thus the manner in which our criminal legal system is administered is critical. We must urge our leaders to implement policies and practices that we know will reduce the risk of wrongful conviction, like limiting the use of unregulated and untested AI technologies, or prohibiting the use of deception in interrogation.

True democracy requires fairness and accountability in the criminal legal system, and here at the Innocence Project we’re fighting for those ideals every single day — but we need your support.

Will you donate right now to ensure we have all the tools we need to continue advocating for a more just and equitable system in the new fiscal year?

Thank you so much for your support,

Christina Swarns
Executive Director
Innocence Project