We challenge wrongful convictions on every front by exonerating the innocent, educating future attorneys, and reforming criminal justice policy. Read our Fall 2025 update to see how we continue to exonerate, educate, and reform. 

LATEST NCIP NEWS

Justice For All Gala: A Night of Hope, Community, and Celebration

Nearly 200 supporters, freed and exonerated clients, advocates, and friends came together with a shared commitment to a more just future at last month's Justice for All (JFA) Gala. 

This year, we celebrated two extraordinary changemakers: Catherine Boyle was honored with the 2025 Champion of Justice Award for her compassionate advocacy and unwavering dedication to freeing the wrongfully convicted. Exonerated Nation received the second-ever Quedellis “Rick” Walker Spirit Award, honoring the organization’s leadership in building community for exonerees and driving systemic change.

Throughout the night, we recognized the strength and resilience of our exonerees and the community whose support made their freedom possible. Guests also experienced Portraits of Freedom: A Visual Tribute to Lives Reclaimed, a powerful photo display honoring the humanity and future selves of our freed and exonerated clients.

If you were not able to attend JFA this year — or want to relive the evening — you can watch the three videos featured during the program: 

A special thanks to our generous sponsors who made this unforgettable evening possible:

Catherine & Rich Boyle; Keith Ballinger & Ada Cruz; Champion Charities; Cooley LLP; Keker Van Nest & Peters LLP, Anne-Marie & Joe Macrae; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Asset Management Company; Covington & Burling LLP; Latham & Watkins LLP; McLane, Bednarski & Litt, LLP; Barmak Meftah; The Norton Law Firm; Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; Santa Clara Law; Sealey Family; Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Clint Reilly Landmark Properties; Jachimowicz Law Group; Merchants Exchange Productions; MoPix Creative; UA Local 393; Justice for Tre Clay

Two CIC-Sponsored Bills Signed Into Law

The California Innocence Coalition (CIC) sponsored two bills during the most recent legislative cycle, and both bills were recently signed into law.

Assembly Bill 1036 (Schultz) expands the definition and access to discovery materials. This reform removes long-standing procedural barriers that have kept wrongfully convicted people from accessing the records they need.

Senate Bill 553 (Cortese) strengthens access to California prisons by allowing legal professionals to apply for annual, statewide prison clearance. This law ensures that incarcerated people have access to justice. 

Together, these reforms represent meaningful progress toward a more just and accessible post-conviction system in California.

NCIP COMMUNITY

NCIP clinical students during a recent mock evidentiary hearing

From left: Kevin Harper on stage during JFA; Regi Tanubagijo and his family at their first JFA gala

Five exonerees visited NCIP at the beginning of the semester to meet the new cohort of clinical students and share their stories about wrongful conviction with the new class

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NCIP's continued work is made possible through donations from our supporters. This upcoming Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in advancing our mission by making a donation. With your help, we can continue to exonerate, educate and reform. 

Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of the wrongfully convicted.