Annie Comes Home: New year, same mission

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

New year, same mission

Pamela,

New year, same mission: to end mass incarceration and stop the criminalization of people of color, immigrants, and people experiencing poverty.

Mass deportations. Attacks on due process and civil society. The movement for criminal justice and immigration reform continues to face real challenges this year.

We're committed to this fight, but we can't do it alone. Pamela, that's where you come in.

1. Thank a legal service provider. Having an attorney can be a lifeline for people facing immigration detention and deportation, but doing this work is harder than ever. Send a message of gratitude to the legal service providers fighting for justice. Support this work ✓

2. Learn more about the criminal justice and immigration systems. Vera Institute of Justice experts created our Intro to Criminal Justice Reform series to empower advocates like you with the information they need to start fighting for real change. Get informed ✓

3. Make the fight for justice look good. Every purchase from the Vera Shop directly supports our work—driving urgent, life-changing reform across the criminal legal and immigration systems. Wear your values ✓

4. Test your knowledge about due process. As the Trump administration continues its attacks on due process, it's essential to have the facts about our rights and the United States immigration system. Take our quiz to see how much you already know. Get the facts ✓

5. Listen to people impacted by mass incarceration: Voices, a video series from Vera, centers the lives of those most impacted by criminalization and mass incarceration. Watch their stories ✓

Every action you take strengthens our communities and pushes us closer to real justice. Thank you for being with us in this fight.

In solidarity,
Vera Institute of Justice