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Invitation: “Just visiting,” a workshop on jail volunteering

A press release for publication near April 22

For information, contact Chris Dornin, 228-9610 or cldornin@aol.com

How do you volunteer at a house of corrections? What are the risks in helping prisoners keep their sanity and religious faith? What do you say to immigrants fighting deportation in a county jail? Why are people of color far more likely to go to jail than whites?

Press Release; CONGRESS APPROVES ADDITION OF “UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS” TO PASSPORTS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS

CONGRESS APPROVES ADDITION OF “UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS” TO PASSPORTS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill (HR 515) on February 1 that would require, for the first time in the history of the United States, the addition of “unique identifiers” to the passports of American citizens.

“This historic vote was taken by voice vote and without discussion or debate regarding its historic significance,” stated CA RSOL President Janice Bellucci.  “The process used for this historic vote – suspension of the rules – is an abuse of Congressional rules because it is limited to noncontroversial bills, not bills like HR 515.”

A different version of the bill was originally passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on January 26, 2015.  The U.S. Senate added the historic passport requirement to the bill on the Senate floor on December 17, 2015.  That amendment, made by Senator Mitch McConnell was not discussed or debated on the floor of the Senate or in committee.

“The citizens of this nation should be afraid, very afraid, that a unique identifier will soon be added to their passports,” stated Bellucci.  “The next targeted group could be Muslims, gays or drunk drivers.”

As passed by Congress, the Secretary of State is required to add a “unique identifier” to the passports of citizens convicted of a sex offense involving a minor.  The list of offenses includes non-violent, non-contact offenses such as some acts of indecent exposure.

“Passports today are used as a primary form of identification not only to enter a foreign country,” stated Bellucci.  “A passport symbol that identifies an individual as a registered sex offender places that person and others with them at significant risk of physical harm.”

In addition, HR 515 establishes a Center that would notify foreign countries that an individual who was convicted of a sex offense involving a minor plans to visit.  This notification will be sent regardless of whether the individual has been deemed to be rehabilitated by a state and therefore is no longer required to register as a sex offender.

“The notification provisions of HR 515 will harm thousands of Americans who have been declared by a state to be rehabilitated and are no longer required to register as sex offenders,” stated Bellucci.  “The federal government in such cases will substitute its judgment, which will not be based upon an investigation of an individual, for the judgment of a state government that has conducted such an investigation.”

Before it becomes law, HR 515 must be approved by the President. Citizens for Criminal Justice and its members lobbied in opposition to passage of HR 515.

for additional information please contact our founder, Chris Dornin (228-9610), cldornin@aol.com

You are Invited to our Second Annual Meeting

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We are pleased to announce our second Annual Meeting of our Membership
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: League of N.H. Craftsmen
49 South Main Street, Suite 100 | Concord NH 03301
2014 was our second full year since becoming approved as a 501(c)(3) Non-profit
As a member this is your Annual Meeting – Come and meet your board.
Additional Information: 603-832-1555
Email: info@ccjrnh.org

Come and discover what CCJR accomplished in 2014, and hear the latest news on Criminal Justice issues in the State of New Hampshire.  Receive the latest information on the recent Supreme Court decision John Doe v. New Hampshire.  Listen to reports on proposed legislation for 2015 and the impact these bills will have on every NH Citizen, inmates, parolees, ex-offenders and their families.  Annual reports will be given by our Founder Chris Dornin, Chairman, Dr. Robert Paradise, Vice Chair, Kate Kirkwood,  Secretary, Jeremy J. Olson, and Treasurer, Sandy McGonagle. Members can cast a vote on various agenda items and everyone can take part in an informative Question & Answer session.

If you are not a member of CCJR and would like to attend, please contact us at
info@ccjrnh.org
Citizens for Criminal Justice Reform
P.O. Box 3942
Concord, New Hampshire 03302-3942
Coffee and Donuts will be Served -
Check this website for updates and any storm cancelations -
Storm date is March 18th - same time

Press Release: Major investor dumps GEO stock

The Enlace advocacy center issued an important press release Oct. 24 that we share as a courtesy with our readers. It looks like a national campaign to weaken the private prison industry by undermining its stock value is beginning to work.  

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