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  • Long-stalled Prison Bill Could Merge with Sentencing Reform Measures

    Stalled Prison Bill Gets New Life With Sentencing Reform Measures

    The compromise measure has the backing of key Senate Republicans and could include provisions that reduce mandatory minimums and slash crack and cocaine sentencing disparities.
     

    Alfonso Serrano Aug 7, 2018 1:23PM EDT
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    Senate Committee Debates Bill That Would Reform Sentencing Guidelines

    Attorney General Jeff Sessions attempted to dissuade the committee from advancing the bill, which was first introduced in October 2017.

    Kenrya Rankin Feb 15, 2018 10:59AM EST
    Black man in black tshirt with black text in white box in front of Black boy in black t-shirt and crowd in multicolored clothing

    Amid Player Protests, NFL Agrees to Back Criminal Justice Reform

    The National Football League agrees to endorse sentencing reform, but the owners are also mulling a rule that would mandate that players stand for the national anthem.

    Alfonso Serrano Oct 17, 2017 1:09PM EDT

    SCOTUS Could Shorten Sentences for Juveniles in Prison for Life

    The Supreme Court could retroactively reduce the sentences of juveniles who are serving life with no possibility of parole.

    Kenrya Rankin Oct 13, 2015 1:45PM EDT

    How Do You Solve A Problem Like Mass Incarceration?

    California voters may lead the way on Nov 4.
    Carla Murphy Nov 3, 2014 11:48AM EST

    Correctional Officers Don't Like Mandatory Minimums, Either

    There’s a growing–and surprising–call to reform mandatory sentencing minimums.
    Aura Bogado Aug 15, 2013 4:52PM EDT

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