Trump’s executive order also asked law enforcement to work to ensure that people arrested in D.C. are taken into federal custody rather than local custody.
- Author or Outlet
- NBC4 Washington
- Date
- 08/25/2025
Noted & Quoted
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Rikers Island’s legacy of injustice deepens as plans surface to bring ICE onto its grounds. In this powerful op-ed, Darren Mack and Kevin Beckford explore why we must resist turning a site of harm into a pipeline for more.
- Author or Outlet
- Amsterdam News
- Date
- 05/20/2025
Despite reform efforts, Black D.C. residents continue to face the harshest outcomes in pretrial detention. PJI's own Kevin Beckford discusses the deep roots of this injustice—and why community-led alternatives are urgently needed.
- Author or Outlet
- The Washington Informer
- Date
- 12/02/2024
Announcements
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One million dollars in support is gone, but our mission to build safer, fairer pretrial systems is stronger than ever.
- Author or Outlet
- PJI's Board of Directors
- Date
- 05/06/2025
In a world that rarely slows down, we are choosing stillness—and we invite you to do the same.
- Author or Outlet
- Pretrial Justice Institute
- Date
- 12/23/2024
With more than two decades of experience advancing equity and justice, Guisela Marroquín brings heart, strategy, and deep community roots to her new role as Executive Director of the Pretrial Justice Institute.
- Author or Outlet
- Pretrial Justice Institute
- Date
- 07/01/2024
After 10 years at PJI, Meghan Guevara is transitioning from her executive role to pursue environmental health and justice—continuing her lifelong commitment to equity and community wellness.
- Author or Outlet
- Meghan Guevara
- Date
- 06/20/2024
Tenille Patterson shares a personal update about her professional transition—and pursuit of liberation—inspired by PJI's racial equity journey.
- Author or Outlet
- Tenille Patterson
- Date
- 12/12/2023
The Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) is proud to announce we have received $1M in critical grant funding from the Department of Justice to support the implementation of a Willful Flight standard.
- Author or Outlet
- Pretrial Justice Institute
- Date
- 10/19/2023