![]() ![]() In this memoir, she excels at drawing clear comparisons between her own experiences and the widespread inequities of criminal law, especially for Black and brown people. Wanting to make a greater impact at the policy level, Haynes became legal counsel for a non-profit and later ran a grassroots campaign for Congress. 95th: width of seats, minimum distance between armrests. After her release, she graduated from law school and became a public defender, which she says was motivated by her desire to give people impacted by the penal system a better experience than her own. A special acknowledgement to my wife Jill Adler, who took on the mammoth task of proof-reading. While incarcerated, she worked toward her dream of a career in law, assisted her lawyer with the appeal of her case, and helped other incarcerated people navigate legal hurdles. Faced with mandatory minimum sentencing laws and an unforgiving judge, Haynes was sentenced to federal prison. At 19, Haynes was arrested after signing for packages that, unbeknownst to her, contained marijuana. ![]() Haynes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 36 ratings 4.5 on Goodreads 68 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 16.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. “Achieving real justice requires applying constant pressure,” writes Haynes (campaign strategist, the Sentencing Project) in her exceptionally informative memoir. Bending the Arc: My Journey from Prison to Politics Kindle Edition by Keeda J. ![]()
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