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On January 25, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Montgomery v. Louisiana, giving hope and a chance for life outside of prison to individuals sentenced to life without parole for offenses committed as children. Since then, nearly 800 of those men and women have come home. Unfortunately, Henry Montgomery, the petitioner in Montgomery v. Louisiana, remains incarcerated. Henry was 17 when he was arrested. He is now 75. The U.S. Supreme Court recognized his "evolution from a troubled, misguided youth to model member of the prison community." There is no societal benefit for keeping Henry in prison any longer. On November 17, 2021, Henry will have a parole hearing to determine if he will be released or will remain incarcerated. If released, he will have the assistance of Louisiana Parole Project, an organization that has helped over 200 men and women, like Henry, who spent decades in prison before getting a second chance. He will have a home, peer mentors, and a network of supporters to count on. 57 years is enough. It’s Henry Montgomery’s time to come home. | |||||||||||||||
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