[Pnews] Jalil Muntaqim Recently paroled after 49 years was arrested Friday and is facing re-imprisonment for completing a voter registration form

[Prisoner News]

Jalil Muntaqim Recently paroled after 49 years was arrested Friday and 
is facing re-imprisonment for completing a voter registration form.


Support for Jalil Muntaqim Petition 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW2zfSqUm28Xk7BbUi2gicD-YwAcbwfvI3vG3ToOdyiYeXDw/viewform>: 





Support for Jalil Muntaqim
STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR JALIL MUNTAQIM We the undersigned 
fully support the New York State Parole Board’s decision to release 
Jalil Muntaqim. The parole process is meant to evaluate a person for 
release based on who they are today, not to extend one’s sentence into 
perpetuity. Mr. Muntaqim has been incarcerated since 1971, when he was 
19 years old. During his 49 years in prison, Mr. Muntaqim has led 
education/mentorship programs for prisoners, earned several educational 
degrees and mentored many younger incarcerated men. He has been 
commended for preventing prisoner violence and promoting safety. As a 
result, hundreds of organizations and individuals have stepped forward 
to support his release including community and faith leaders, family 
members, and the NY State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian 
Legislative Caucus. The Board finally acted honorably in following the 
guidelines put forth by New York State Executive Law 259-(i). A 2011, 
bi-partisan amendment to the law passed by Republican and Democratic 
lawmakers makes it clear that an individual’s readiness for successful 
re-entry should take priority in the decision to grant release. Upon his 
release, Mr. Muntaqim was warmly welcomed by a large, diverse set of 
community leaders and residents of Rochester, New York. *Now, the 
Rochester District Attorney is attempting to reincarcerate an elder 
recovering from COVID-19.* We are statewide and national organizations, 
community and faith leaders, elected officials, civil rights 
organizations, public defenders, and residents of the Rochester area. We 
pledge our continuing support for Mr. Muntaqim and our assistance in 
facilitating his reintegration into society. We vehemently oppose any 
efforts to remove him from our community and/or place him back in prison.
*Please **click the **link* 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW2zfSqUm28Xk7BbUi2gicD-YwAcbwfvI3vG3ToOdyiYeXDw/viewform>*to 
sign.*
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