John,

Recently, this administration has decided, again, to attack those who are most vulnerable for profit.

For years, Color Of Change and our members fought to make phone calls more affordable for incarcerated people and their families.1 Together, we won that fight. The Martha Wright-Reed Act passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, finally bringing relief to families burdened by the outrageous costs of simply staying connected.

Now, that hard-won victory is under attack.

Donald Trump's FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr, who is moving to roll back these very reforms—a move that could make calls for incarcerated people and their families up to 83% more expensive.

Carr is ignoring the law, delaying protections for two more years, and siding with the prison telecom industry that makes $1.4 billion a year in profits from vulnerable families. While they line their pockets, families—especially Black families and mothers, will once again carry the heaviest burden.

These calls are lifelines. They keep families and loved ones connected, reduce recidivism, and make our communities safer. Brendan Carr’s actions would rip that lifeline away.

We cannot stand by.

Tell The FCC to Restore the Phone Justice Rule Now. Sign The Petition: [link removed]

This fight is about dignity. About keeping families connected. About ensuring justice means something for everyone.

We made history by passing this law. Now, we must defend it.

Until Justice Is Real,

Color Of Change

References:

1. Miller, Nicholas. "Calls From Prison Are About to Get Cheaper." The Wall Street Journal. July 19, 2024.
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