Tracy Crowley interviews Jamila Johnson, an attorney and advocate dedicated to racial equity and criminal justice reform. After the 2016 election, Jamila moved from Seattle to Louisiana to tackle the state's use of non-unanimous jury verdicts, a tool rooted in Jim Crow-era laws.

Jamila discusses Louisiana's 1898 constitutional convention, which aimed to maintain "the supremacy of the white race" through laws like the non-unanimous jury system. Despite a 2018 ballot measure requiring unanimous juries for future cases, over 1,500 individuals remained imprisoned under the unconstitutional law.

This episode highlights the ongoing fight for racial justice in America's criminal legal system. Jamila's experiences provide insight into entrenched inequities and her efforts to address historical wrongs.

To learn more about Jamila Johnson's work, visit promiseofjustice.org for information on their efforts to address Louisiana's non-unanimous jury law legacy and support those affected.