From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): (From Bill Underwood at the Sentencing Project) I hope you never wake up in a cell, knowing that a wrong move could mean you won’t survive the day. I had to do just that for … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): October brings Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), an opportunity to raise awareness and mobilize action for youth who come in contact with the law. In support of YJAM, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation: “To give … 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