Update on the Old Law Freedom Campaign
by Ben Turk
Since Governor Evers appointed John Tate II to replace Daniel Gabler as chair of the parole commission, many people sentenced under the old law and their families and loved ones have been cautiously excited. The election of Evers and appointment of Tate, a former social worker and Black alderperson from Racine held a promise of long awaited release.
Under Daniel Gabler—who is currently a Milwaukee county Judge seeking re-election on April 7—parole releases had diminished to almost nothing. Unfortunately, John Tate II has thus far been unable to restore the parole commission to its original purpose: releasing people from prison who were ready to return to society. By attending monthly parole commission meetings, corresponding with incarcerated people, and networking with other advocates, Forum for Understanding Prisons (FFUP) is working to help everyone understand why.
This blog is dedicated to securing safe the release of WI prisoners who are parole eligible, rehabilitated and ready to be good citizens. These are the "Old Law Prisoners". The existence of these 2800 plus prisoners and the waste of lives and taxpayers' money their continued incarceration causes is a closely held secret. We intend to help expose this debacle and help fix a broken parole system. Much here for good learning, Read on.
Summer Newsletter with latest on release of Old law Captives
- November Newsletter 11-19 Bridge of Voices
- Parole Rule Change Petition submitted to Governor Evers 7 18 19
- latest on parole pardon and compassionate release /spring 2019
- Links to Overviews of people waiting and ready for freedom
- "Waiting for parole": a blog of cases
- blog of kids convicted as adults
- FFUP main blog
- Resources for prisoners / families
- Donate
- studies, fine articles
- summer newsletter with latest on release of OL prisoners
