profound commitment to creating fairer systems, Khalil has been instrumental
in advancing policies that address the barriers faced by people with criminal records and in fostering societal understanding of the need for compassionate, humane reform.
His journey into advocacy is rooted in his own experiences with the criminal justice system. After his incarceration, he became acutely aware of the systemic barriers to reintegration, including legal restrictions, social stigma, and policy-driven exclusions that hinder returning citizens.
In addition, Khalil has also been a prominent advocate for executive clemency to relieve the immigration consequences of criminal convictions, emphasizing the need for relief that allows individuals to rebuild their lives without the looming threat of deportation. He will speak to the intersectionality of immigration reform and criminal justice reform during his keynote.
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In solidarity,
Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director
