From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): Over the past decade, 11 states have changed their laws to ensure that most children under the age of 18 fall under the protections of the juvenile courts. This reform initiative, referred to as “raise … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): Recently, over 150 faith and secular organizations released an open letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris entitled Ending the Practice of Solitary Confinement: Recommendations for Federal Reform. The letter urges them … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): The Senate Judiciary Committee has now considered the First Step Implementation Act, the Safer Detention Act, and the Prohibiting Punishment for Acquitted Conduct Act. I’m happy to say that the hard work of advocates … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): Ending life imprisonment and other extreme sentences is a top advocacy priority for The Sentencing Project, and we are committed to achieving this goal no matter how long it takes. Fortunately, we can make some … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): Recently the Safer Detention Act was approved by the committee with few changes. Opponents of reform put up a fight, but there was strong enough support for the bill to move forward. Now, the … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): This is a big week for FAMM in Congress, as multiple bills we are fighting for will get considered. Will you help us get them passed? https://secure.everyaction.com/P74Gsb53oEmeiaxPVfl7wg2 Tomorrow, Thursday, May 27, the Senate Judiciary Committee … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): A year ago today, George Floyd’s family lost their loved one. They lost a father, a brother and a friend to a cruel armed agent of the state – a story that is all … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): Some old and new battles await us in the Pennsylvania legislature this year. First, the old: several lawmakers have proposed reinstating the mandatory minimum sentences for gun possession offenses that the state’s Supreme Court … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): You’ve probably heard by now that Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. This ruling is accountability, not justice. Justice would be if George Floyd were still alive — and … Continued
