Thrilled to have received an early copy of The Price of Mercy, the new book by @galvinalmanza.bsky.social on the realities of our criminal legal system and what we ought to do about it Everybody tell Emily happy pub day tomorrow, & go get yourself a copy! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763496...

In a powerful new book out today, our friend @galvinalmanza.bsky.social draws on her experience as a former public defender by exposing how the institutions that claim to protect us are doing the exact opposite, and what it will take to change them. Learn more & buy today:

Today is pub day for The Price of Mercy. A book into which I have poured 2 years of my life and my best knowledge is starting to arrive at people's doorsteps and show up in bookstores today. It couldn't be coming at a better moment in my opinion. But let me take 2 seconds to tell you why.

Today, I spoke w/ @galvinalmanza.bsky.social about her new book, The Price of Mercy. In it, Emily expertly weaves social science and powerful anecdotes from her years as a Public Defender to challenge readers to rethink what public safety can/should look like open.spotify.com/episode/1S7P...

Cases of measles cropped up in two centers for unauthorized immigrants in Arizona and Texas last month. They are almost 1,000 miles apart, yet the centers have one thing in common: They are operated by CoreCivic, a publicly traded detention company with a checkered track record.

Keen on America covered The Price of Mercy and I love to see stuff come out that is both snappy and correct

If we had a functioning government, banning this bullshit would be an easy bipartisan win.

So this internet stranger completely made my night

What we saw in the Bondi hearing didn't start this year, or even with her. It started long ago in our criminal courts. And understanding the roots is vital. Always good to talk with @meidastouch.com and @theanthonydavis.bsky.social on @fiveminutenews.bsky.social ! youtu.be/xc1mba8YkWk?...

I’ve got sweaters in my closet older than DHS

"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting in a reputable one in the near future" is ABSOLUTELY how I'm starting my next argument in court.

“Does it make sense to give them a freebie? Yes, if it improves the life of the city, just as free parks, libraries and public schools do. Don’t think of it as a giveaway to the undeserving. Think of it as a gift to all New Yorkers in every community. We deserve it.” @galvinalmanza.bsky.social

Guys... a million thank yous from the bottom of my heart to those of you who ordered copies of this book and let me inscribe them to you at Keplers today!!!! If we succeed in getting this vital subject matter into the public discourse this year, it's because of your efforts and your belief.

This @galvinalmanza.bsky.social piece is brilliant. While highlighting criminal justice implications, it reminds me of @hoffprof.bsky.social 's work on the link between transportation and eviction.

Booking someone for a $3 theft costs the city a fortune. Free transit would save hundreds of millions, annually.

So damn sane! Thank you! Pass it on! @galvinalmanza.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social This Is the Real Reason to Make Bus Rides Free www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/o...

There's a few likely consequences of having free buses...and they will probably surprise you! Really happy to be able to share this perspective today in the New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/o...

Oh relevant fact btw...this says "buy tickets" but it's actually FREE and going live in a little over an hour!

If you want to talk about the roots of the kind of governmental overreach and abuse we are seeing today, or if you enjoyed The Alabama Solution, I hope you'll tune in tonight to me and Andrew Jarecki @92ndstreety.bsky.social www.92ny.org/event/emily-...

Looks like a fascinating read about public defending in US "Eight years in, this work has eliminated almost 9,000 years of potential incarceration" by @galvinalmanza.bsky.social

Tomorrow!!!! Emily Galvin Almanza in Conversation with Andrew Jarecki: The Price of Mercy | 92nd Street Y, New York share.google/F8w7rNP5SprF...

This feels like a relevant category to be doing numbers in rn

Hey hey it's the Daily Zeitgeist and amazingly I got to talk about how often the courts beat back this administration, the mass surveillance of body cameras, and Kamala Harris saying six sevennnnnnnn podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...

There are many highlights to this one but my favorite might be her yelling YOU CEDED YOUR CULTURE TO RADICAL MUSLIMS at a guy whose country still has a literal King of England Anyway wow

I was asked a question about survivors of crime and their treatment in the criminal court system today...put me in mind to share a few of these shocking data points.

I have answered the questions and the answer to a lot of them is shut the fuck up but also the answer is voting youtu.be/D3Do5zcZO2I?...

“So the first thing everyone should know if they ever find themselves interacting with police or potentially facing a criminal charge is that every day is ,shut fuck the up Friday’ it is never to anyone's advantage to speak to law enforcement when you might be ...” @galvinalmanza.bsky.social

I'm HEEEERRRRREEEEEE

Hey @kqedforum.bsky.social fans, I'm going on the show this morning! See you in 45 minutes! I double dog dare you to call in and ask me something!

Is X deleting tweets celebrating BAD BUNNY?? Look at how many of these are missing Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Every performer who hit the stage share.google/IlVwyYpJ2OX2...

That was so beautiful and wholesome and inherently political just by existing and being brilliant

This is like watching a train crash in slow motion, especially the second half. My God. youtu.be/iv-6UN9zj30?...

This is the Trump administration trying to cover up Renee Good’s murder. No more funding for ICE. And no more funding for this lawless, lying administration.

I can’t stress this enough. The state of 4th Amendment law is that the cops can’t force you to type in a passcode but they can force you to swipe your finger or present your face. Never stop using passcodes/passwords to unlock your devices. And consider additional code to unlock Signal.

I am so fucking tired of this mobster bullshit www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...

You guys... Amazon now has a bot summarizing books ... and apparently its key takeaway from my book is that we plant trees to reform justice I am DECEASED

I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.

This 👇 Humans in Rooms… partners for justice… Empathy… LURVE this 👇👇

Let's talk about it. All of it. The government overreach, the violence, the stripping of public resources.. and the solutions that are at our fingertips. Thanks @legalafmtn.bsky.social for a great conversation! youtu.be/38UJcVrB9fw?...

This is such an important perspective! One of my favorite articles of late Stop Meeting Students Where They Are - The Atlantic share.google/XOaYNbzsfKUL...

Fascinating idea... now would be the time to test drive it www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...

“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live…is…victory.” Howard Zinn

/7 Based on these factors, I suspect they are looking to develop a sort of nationwide strike force of AUSAs they can use to do shitty lawless things that the regular AUSAs don’t, attorneys they can surge into locations like MN to do evil.

This feels like a good time in history to have a book on government overreach, corruption, and what actual public safety looks like. SO LET'S UNBOX SOME!!!! I am childishly excited

The Midterm Elections Need You. Here’s How to Help. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/o...

At the very least, a lawsuit over this would have extremely interesting discovery

To be clear about the Don Lemon / church protest case: These charges are a *super* stretch

“Agents can identify people on the street through facial recognition, trace their movements through license-plate readers and, in some cases, use commercially available phone-location data to reconstruct daily routines and associations.” All surveillance tools people have pushed back on for ages…

Wonderful book!