Arizona Justice Project

10/19/2026

“Hope Beyond the Walls” conference is open for registration. This conference, organized by azvnet2024 is designed to bring people together to address the needs of system-impacted individuals, their families, and direct-service providers. Scan the QR code to register or contact Khalil Rushdan at [email protected]

10/15/2026

This morning, Eddie McDonald spoke to students in Ms. Carolyn Williams’ English class at Alhambra High School about his story through the criminal legal system as a youth and his success upon regaining his freedom. The students rated Eddie’s presentation a 10/10! And thank you, Eddie, for the visit afterward!

10/13/2026

We are extremely honored to be a Grand Prize Recipient of the Thumma Technology for Justice Award! This award “honors institutions that demonstrate exceptional vision, leadership, and measurable impact reimagining the legal system through technology.” The award recognizes the creation and utilization of AJP’s online application and petition tool aimed to assist individuals state-wide to expunge past ma*****na records. All services were at no cost to the public.

Congratulations to the Arizona Justice Project as our second grand prize winner of the Thumma Technology for Justice award! AJP created an online tool at azexpunge.org that housed an eligibility tool, online application and information on Arizona's expungement law.

10/02/2026

Today is the 13th annual international - a day to recognize and honor the people who were charged, convicted, sentenced and went to prison for crimes they did not commit. It is also a day to recognize the harm done to individuals wrongfully convicted, their families, and the community as a whole, and to work toward preventing wrongful convictions from occurring in the future.

10/01/2026

Tomorrow, October 2, is the 13th Annual , a day to raise awareness of the causes and remedies of wrongful conviction and to recognize the significant impact wrongful convictions have on innocent people, their families, and the community. Visit wrongfulconvictionday.org to learn more.

09/30/2026

Hope Beyond the Walls: November 21, 2026.

09/23/2026

Congratulations to Eddie who was granted a step down from Home Arrest to General Parole today. In granting this important step, the AZ Board of Executive Clemency recognized Eddie’s rehabilitation, growth, positive work-ethic, and support system throughout 25 years of incarceration (beginning at age 17) and while on Home Arrest. Eddie is a positive light and we are so proud of him and how far he has come!

09/22/2026

Last week, the incredible Bryan Booker, who served 28 years in prison, stopped by the AJP office. Bryan regained his freedom just 1 year ago and has made incredible strides to rebuild his life. He remains a pillar of strength to men inside, including some of our AJP clients.

Bryan shared with us that while in prison, the book Manifest Injustice circulated on his yard and he and many others read it. This book was the true story of an AJP client who was convicted murder and the lawyers who fought for his freedom.

This work takes a village! Thank you, Bryan, for being inspired and inspiring others. Bryan Booker

09/12/2026

Opening night of “The Exonerated” in Phoenix at the Black Theater Troupe Inc. Black Theatre Troupe

AJP Executive Director, Lindsay Herf, and Senior Litigation Counsel, Erin Murphy, got to attend tonight’s show with Doyle Williams, who served 53 years before regaining his freedom.

This play features true stories of six individuals from across the country convicted for crimes they did not commit and finally exonerated.

Highly recommend The Exonerated play at The Black Theater Troupe in downtown Phoenix - showing now through September 27th

06/25/2026

A very successful day at the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency, representing an individual who was granted parole after 29 years of incarceration and after first obtaining a very rare commutation of sentence.

Thank you to AJP Senior Litigation Counsel, Erin Murphy, and AJP Larry Hammond Justice Fellow, Alex Preissing, for their dedication and representation. Thank you also to our client’s wonderful family and to all who attended to support our client. He truly made significant efforts toward rehabilitation while incarcerated and we are grateful he will have a much-deserved second chance.