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John, 

We’re 55 days from the midterm elections and we need Congress to fight for
families with incarcerated loved ones.

Before members of Congress head back to the campaign trail, Color Of
Change and our prison phone justice partners are urging Congress to pass
the Martha Wright Act. This legislation would give the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) more authority to regulate how much
prisons and jails can charge incarcerated people and their families for
phone calls. 

It would be a game changer for so many families across the country,
John. 

Predatory prison telecom companies such as Securus (owned by Aventiv
Technologies) and ViaPath Technologies (formerly GTL) rake in billions of
dollars a year by preying on incarcerated people and their loved ones.
Their business model: Charging exorbitant rates for phone calls to and
from prison — up to $1 a minute in some places.

[ [link removed] ]That’s why Congress MUST pass the Martha Wright Act. Can we count on
you to fax your representative today? It only takes a few clicks.

[ [link removed] ]FAX CONGRESS TO KEEP FAMILIES CONNECTED

John, we’re ramping up our efforts now because the stakes
couldn’t be higher in this election with control of Congress at stake.
Incarcerated people and their loved ones deserve to stay connected,
period. The Martha Wright Act makes that possible. 

Color Of Change has continued to contact members of Congress, meeting with
staff, sending letters, and making phone calls.  And we need your help now
more than ever. 

The pressure is building and we are closer than ever to passing this bill.
Since August 1, seven representatives have stepped up to co-sponsor this
critical bill. Our public pressure made that happen, and John,
we can’t stop now.

[ [link removed] ]John, click here to send a fax to Congress today. If we urge
them to pass the Martha Wright Act today, more incarcerated people will be
able to speak with their family members and loved ones in the future.

[ [link removed] ]fight for phone justice

Until Justice Is Real,

Sakira Cook, Co-Interim Vice President

Color Of Change

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References

1. [ [link removed] ]The Harrowing Cost Of Staying In Touch With Family Members In
Prison. Blavity, 19 August 2022.

2. [ [link removed] ]Phone Injustice: Profiting from Families of the Incarcerated. The
Crime Report, 26 August 2022.


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