As we reach the 100-day mark of Donald Trump’s second term in office, the country finds itself at a pivotal crossroads in criminal legal policy — one that’s receiving far less attention than it deserves. That changes this week.
On Wednesday, April 30th, at 12:00 PM Eastern, Communications Strategist Wanda Bertram will join a critical conversation hosted by the Center for Just Journalism, exploring how the Trump administration’s return to power has already impacted the U.S. criminal legal system — and what’s being overlooked in the national dialogue.
🗓️ Event at a Glance
What: Center for Just Journalism Panel Discussion
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 12 PM ET
Where: Live Webinar (Registration required)
Who: Wanda Bertram + guest panelists
Why: To assess and expose the administration’s criminal justice policies and their effects in the first 100 days
⚖️ Why This Conversation Matters Now
We often talk about the first 100 days of a presidency as a benchmark for bold action — or inaction. But in this case, the stakes are particularly high for incarcerated individuals, families navigating probation and parole systems, and communities over-policed and under-resourced. Under the radar, changes are already taking shape that could reshape the justice system for years to come.
From proposed rollbacks on decarceration efforts to increased federal support for private prison contracts and surveillance tech, this second Trump term is doubling down on tough-on-crime optics — while meaningful reform hangs in the balance.
🗣️ What to Expect from the Panel
Wanda Bertram, known for her sharp advocacy work and fearless communication on justice system reform, will break down how media narratives shape (or obscure) public understanding of the criminal legal system. She’ll be joined by fellow experts who are tracking shifts in:
- Federal prison and parole policy
- Immigration enforcement and detention
- Surveillance and policing strategies
- Media framing of crime, punishment, and protest
- The human cost behind the political headlines
This won’t be a soundbite session — it’s a deep-dive into the policies that don’t make it to primetime news but hit hardest in real communities.
🔍 Underreported, But Not Unimportant
In a political climate saturated with noise, stories of justice system shifts often fall to the wayside — especially those affecting Black, Brown, low-income, and marginalized communities. This panel aims to pull those stories back into the spotlight, holding the powerful to account and amplifying the lived experiences behind the policies.
As we look toward the next four years, it’s never been more urgent to stay informed, stay vocal, and stay aligned with the facts.
✅ Why It Belongs on the Sustainable Action Now Radar
At Sustainable Action Now, we know sustainability isn’t just about the planet — it’s about systems, equity, and justice. A criminal legal system built on punishment over rehabilitation, expansion over reform, and silence over transparency is not sustainable. Period.
By tuning into this webinar and supporting organizations like the Center for Just Journalism, you’re helping to build a future where transparency and accountability are the norm — not the exception.
📣 How to Get Involved
✅ Register for the Webinar via the Center for Just Journalism
✅ Follow Wanda Bertram and other panelists for real-time insights
✅ Share what you learn — use your voice to uplift truth over spin
✅ Hold media accountable for how it reports on justice and reform
This isn’t just about looking back on 100 days. It’s about what happens in the next hundred — and the hundred after that.
Join the conversation. Stay engaged. Demand better.
