Redemption— How the Governor can use Clemency in a Broken System

In Kansas, the governor is given an important power— clemency. In 2021 Governor Kelly used this power to free 8 individuals—including Joseph Jones, who applied through the ACLU of Kansas Clemency Project. We're joined by him and strategist for the ACLU's Redemption Campaign Tara Stutsman.

In Kansas, the governor is given an important power— clemency. In 2021 Governor Kelly used this power to free 8 individuals—including Joseph Jones, who applied through the ACLU of Kansas Clemency Project. He joins us in this episode to discuss how he's now working to better the criminal legal system in a stirring interview with ACLU of Kansas Communications Director Esmie Tseng. First, though, Tara Stutsman, a strategist for ACLU's Redemption Campaign joins to give insight to the ACLU's work to promote use of this vital tool.