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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

CCE is accepting nominations for the 2027 Justice Potter Stewart Award, presented annually to an individual or institution whose exemplary work has made a meaningful contribution to improving the District’s justice system. Nominations close tomorrow, 9/25! www.courtexcellence.org/justice-pott...

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There is still time to join our sign-on letter urging the Senate to protect the D.C. Courts from the proposed 13% cut to their FY27 budget. If you believe functioning, properly funded courts are essential to a functioning democracy, please add your name today. forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Do you know a champion of justice in D.C. who deserves to be recognized? 👇 Nominations are now open for CCE’s 2027 Justice Potter Stewart Award. Submit your nomination by Friday, September 25, 2026: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Looking for weekend plans? Meet Judge Gregory E. Mize (CCE Board Member!) this Saturday at @politicsprose.bsky.social for a special book signing and conversation. 📚 Saturday, Sept 5 at 3 PM 📍 Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave NW

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The numbers are moving in the wrong direction. D.C. Courts are handling significantly more criminal and civil cases, yet a House Committee has proposed cutting their FY2027 funding by nearly 13%. That’s not a recipe for a fair, timely, or effective justice system.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In May, SCHA's convening brought together employers, workforce development professionals, government partners, and justice-impacted community members for thoughtful conversations on strengthening pathways to employment. [Continued]

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hey Congress 👋 Washington, D.C.’s courts are at a breaking point. Rising caseloads, security threats, staffing shortages, and years of insufficient funding are straining a system that has already stretched every available resource.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

D.C.’s jail population is surging. 📈 More than 2,300 people were held on several days this summer, the highest level in over a decade. Our new fact sheet breaks down what is driving the increase and why D.C. cannot afford to ignore it. www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/j...

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

8 DC judicial nominees are headed for Senate floor votes. That includes 2 nominees who would bring the Court of Appeals to full strength for the first time in ~13 years.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Stay connected with CCE. Sign up for our quarterly newsletter to receive the latest updates, event invitations, new publications, and more.... delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe now ➡️ 📧 courtexcellence.org

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🚨 The Senate Homeland Security Committee confirmed all DC courts' nominees 10-2 this week. While we don't know when the full Senate will consider these nominations, it is numerically possibly the Senate could do an en bloc vote (a 10-day process) before it recesses on August 7.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Want to better understand adult felony sentencing trends in D.C.? ➡️ Join the D.C. Sentencing Commission for a virtual overview of its 2025 Annual Report. Register: dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What do the latest numbers tell us about D.C.’s jail population? CCE will be publishing a new fact sheet this week examining recent jail population trends, what has changed over time, and what the data means for the District. [Continued]

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Judicial vacancies are not just a court operations issue. They are a community issue. CCE has long championed the urgent need to fill vacancies across D.C.’s courts because delays have real consequences for the people and businesses waiting for justice, stability, safety, and resolution.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Internship Applications Are Now Open! The Council for Court Excellence is looking for students with a passion for justice to join our team this Fall. CCE offers hands-on experience at the intersection of law, policy, and community impact. Apply by 8/1: courtexcellence.org/careers-and-internships

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

D.C.’s aging Central Detention Facility has long needed replacement. CCE supports the District’s efforts to create a modern, safe, and humane correctional facility that better serves people in custody, staff, and the broader community.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Meet Rachel Hirsch, CCE’s 2026 Open Horizon Criminal Justice Fellow! Rachel is a recent graduate of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. [Continued]

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Meet Dionejala Muhammad, CCE’s 2026 Open Horizon Civil Justice Fellow!

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

A big congratulations to CCE Board leader and Justice Education Committee Co-Chair John R. Ingrassia on being elected Treasurer-Elect of the D.C. Bar! dcbar.org/news-events/...

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Youth Justice Committee met last week for our Q2 meeting. We were grateful to have Tia Bell, Founder of The T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project, as our guest speaker for Gun Violence Awareness Month. If you're looking to join the Youth Justice Committee contact magdalena.tsiongas@courtexcellence.org

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest members to CCE's Board of Directors! Our Board brings together a distinguished & diverse group of legal, business, and civic sector leaders who help guide our work to make DC’s unique legal systems more just, equitable, & accountable to the community.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today is the DC primary election, and we encourage every eligible voter to use their voice and VOTE! This is an important election, and your vote helps shape what comes next for our communities. Make a plan, cast your ballot, and make your voice heard!

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Pride Month is a celebration we’re glad to be part of, but it is also a reminder of the work still needed to ensure equal justice for LGBTQ+ people. Access to justice is not only about what happens in courtrooms, but also about how people are treated across every part of the legal system.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Attention DC businesses that second chance hire: financial support is available through MORCA's FY27 Access to Jobs Grant. Eligible employers may receive support covering 40% of minimum wage in Year 1 and 80% in Year 2 for each returning citizen employed. [Continued]

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A few weeks ago, we gathered for CCE’s 29th Annual Justice Potter Stewart Award Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating leadership, service, and the ongoing work of strengthening justice in the District.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Still deciding whom to vote for in this year’s primary elections? Most of the candidates joined CCE (and our partners!) for public forums to share their visions for public safety, justice, and the future of the District. Watch the forums on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@CourtExcell...

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

D.C.’s court backlog is not just a court operations issue. It's an access to justice issue. 👇 As reported by @washingtoninformer.com, over 40K cases remained unresolved heading into '26. [Continued..]

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Workforce barriers continue long after incarceration. In fact, there are more than 40,000 collateral consequences tied to a criminal record in the U.S., many of which directly impact access to employment.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

In a recent @wamu.org.web.brid.gy article on D.C.’s mayoral race and the public safety debate, CCE Executive Director Misty Thomas emphasized the need to ask bigger, more practical questions about the role of law enforcement in our city. Read the full article: wamu.org/story/26/05/...

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We’re grateful to our incredible sponsors for making the 2026 Justice Potter Stewart Awards Dinner possible. Your support helps advance meaningful improvements across D.C.’s courts and legal system.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Last week’s Candidate Forums brought thoughtful, solutions-focused conversations on the future of public safety and justice in the District. Missed it or want to revisit the discussion? Recordings are now live on YouTube.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

May 1st is celebrated as Law Day. But here in D.C., the fair administration of the law is hampered by having 14 judicial vacancies on the Superior Court and DC Court of Appeals. The President has nominated six people to fill some of these vacancies, but the Senate must confirm them.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We’re still fired up from an incredible Mayoral Candidate Forum and now we’re onto the next. ➡️ Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, April 30, 2026 for the Congressional Delegate Candidate Forum.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join the Council for Court Excellence and our co-sponsors for tomorrow’s Mayoral Candidate Forum on the future of safety and justice in D.C. [Continued]

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Somebody had to say it. 😇 We're hosting free Mayoral and Congressional Candidate Forums on April 28 & 30. Real candidates. Real questions. Open to the public. This is the biggest leadership transition DC has seen in a generation. Be in the room. Register today at bit.ly/CandidateForumsDC

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Children's Law Center @childrenslawcenter.org · 23/04/2026

NEW: Parents, teachers, school leaders & community members call on DC leaders to preserve access to school-based behavioral health & youth crisis response services. The message is clear: We fear our children are going to fall through the cracks of DBH’s plan. childrenslawcenter.org/FY27Letter

"I don't know how I am going to tell my son that he will no longer have his safe adult at school." - Ward 5 parent, regarding her son's school-based clinician

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🚨 Happening TOMORROW 🚨 Join CCE and RBIJ for an important conversation on how Second Chance Hiring can help address D.C.’s workforce challenges. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a...

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Building a D.C. Labor Force that Works

Hear from business leaders on how companies can utilize Second Chance Hiring to foster a hardworking and loyal workforce in any industry.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

DC is hiring! 🏛️ New Mayor. New Congressional Delegate. New Council Members. Before you vote, come hear the candidates make their case. CCE is hosting free public forums so you can meet the "job applicants" yourself. 📅 Mayoral Forum - 4/28 📅 Congressional Forum - 4/30 RSVP: bit.ly/CandidateForumsDC

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

April is Second Chance Month, a time to recognize that people with criminal records deserve real opportunities to move forward. In D.C., that means changing how we think about hiring, housing, and reentry. [Continued]

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join CCE and over 30 partner organizations for two Candidate Forums focused on public safety, the courts, youth and adult justice systems, and access to justice across the District. These nonpartisan, accessible forums are open to the public. RSVP: bit.ly/CandidateForumsDC

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

“We ARE Black history in the making… we built our own table.” This month, we’re proud to spotlight Colin Fraser, CEO & President of Upling, the first Black-owned cannabis delivery app and a leader in second chance hiring.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

In a tight labor market, Second Chance Hiring is emerging as a powerful workforce solution. Across the D.C. region, business leaders are discovering that justice impacted talent brings reliability, strong work ethic, and long term potential. [Continued]

A promotional graphic titled “Building a D.C. Labor Force That Works: Exploring Opportunities for Second Chance Hiring” appears over a background image of the U.S. Capitol and a classical government building. Below the title are logos for RBIJ, CCE, and the Second Chance Hiring Alliance. Event details list Thursday, April 23 from 8:30–10:30 AM, hosted by Deloitte in Arlington, Virginia. A call to action at the bottom reads “Register today to secure your spot” followed by the link bit.ly/47RQWUW.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Those who hire returning citizens know that overwhelmingly, they are capable, loyal employees. For added peace of mind, particularly for employers new to second chance hiring, federal bonding is available. Learn more in our report, "The Workforce Solution”: scha-dc.org/theworkforce...

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Last year D.C. funded a replacement for the 30-year-old stadium which is used for entertainment a few hours at a time and defunded a replacement for the 50-year-old jail housing people round-the-clock.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

As part of the national Second Chance Month, CCE is highlighting members of the Second Chance Hiring Alliance. Second chance hiring helps businesses access talented, motivated individuals while creating meaningful pathways to employment and economic mobility for people who have been incarcerated.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We’re proud to honor Sandra Jackson, President & CEO of House of Ruth, as a 2026 Justice Partners in Service nominee at the 29th Annual Justice Potter Stewart Award Dinner, hosted by Council for Court Excellence.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

In 50 years, nearly every part of our lives has changed; it would be almost unrecognizable to someone from 1976. But here in D.C. one critical piece of public infrastructure has not: the Central Detention Facility, which opened 50 years ago this month.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We’re proud to share that Gene Downing, CCE’s Policy & Education Associate and Coalition Manager of the Second Chance Hiring Alliance, served as a judge at the 2026 D.C. Central Kitchen Chili Cook-Off.

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

On World Day of Social Justice, we’re reflecting on what “access to justice” really means. Our December Lunch & Learn with Dr. Brittany Hayes showed how often victim services often fall short for people with disabilities, particularly autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Graphic for World Day of Social Justice reading “Accessibility Is Social Justice.” Below is a bar chart titled “Percentage of Victim Service Agencies’ Website Accessibility” showing low accessibility rates in Ohio, Florida, New Jersey, and Arizona. Ohio: 5% general, 5% vision, 2% cognitive. Florida: 22% general, 19% vision, 12% cognitive. New Jersey: 23% general, 23% vision, 6% cognitive. Arizona: 7% general, 6% vision, 3% cognitive. Footer reads: Data from CCE’s “Barriers for Victims with Disabilities” with Dr. Brittany Hayes (Dec 2025).

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Council for Court Excellence @ccefordc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Black history is inseparable from the history of our justice system and from the ongoing work to improve it. This Black History Month, we reflect not only on the individuals who have shaped progress, but on the systems that continue to shape outcomes today. [Continued]

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