In the second quarter of 2026, LEL highlighted practical reforms led by members across the country along with core issues such as supporting successful reentry, investing in innovations that advance health and safety, and...

It has been a busy start to 2026 for LEL, with progress on federal advocacy priorities, new publications from our team, and critical work to advance safety and justice by members across the country....

As we plan for the coming year, we are pleased to share a recap of LEL’s activities in 2025 to advance our mission: to improve our criminal justice system by reducing unnecessary incarceration, increase...

In the last quarter of 2025, LEL continued to advance evidence-based strategies that strengthen public safety while reducing unnecessary incarceration. We are particularly excited to highlight progress in federal advocacy and leadership from LEL...

It’s been a busy summer for advocacy and outreach! Over the past few months, LEL has been developing ideas from our spring convening in June, building advocacy relationships, and working on ways to amplify...

We’re excited to introduce LEL’s new website! Our redesigned site not only features a brand-new look but also makes it easier to share information and showcase LEL’s mission, priorities, and advocacy. New features include a...