Long Sentencing, Second Look Sentencing, Restorative Justice, Women and Incarceration, Art Music and Writing, Families and Incarceration Gary Ricke Long Sentencing, Second Look Sentencing, Restorative Justice, Women and Incarceration, Art Music and Writing, Families and Incarceration Gary Ricke

Michelle West

California
During more than 30 years of incarceration, Michelle West never stopped organizing for her freedom with the #FREEMICHELLEWEST campaign. In January 2025, President Biden commuted Michelle's sentence, citing her overwhelming support from the civil rights community, women’s rights advocates and lawmakers. In the short time since her release, Michelle has been honored by the Black Music Action Coalition, advocated for federal prison reform on Capitol Hill, was a guest speaker at Kim Kardashian’s graduation, and served as a keynote speaker at JustUs Ideas Week.

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