We work to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial injustice. Led by Bryan Stevenson. Creators of the @legacysites #justmercyEJI works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality.

Core values

- **Addressing Racial Injustice**: EJI works to confront and rectify the historical and ongoing impacts of racial injustice, including lynching, segregation, and mass incarceration, which are critical societal issues[1][4].
- **Community Engagement and Education**: EJI engages communities in remembering and confronting their histories through projects like the Community Remembrance Project, which helps in healing and understanding the past[1][4].
- **Criminal Justice Reform**: EJI advocates for equal treatment in the criminal justice system, challenges the death penalty and excessive punishment, and provides re-entry assistance to formerly incarcerated individuals, all of which contribute to systemic change and improved community well-being[4].
- **Anti-Poverty Efforts**: EJI provides direct assistance to people living in poverty and advocates for anti-poverty policies, addressing economic inequality and improving the quality of life for marginalized communities[4].