The largest increase in the federal prison population is nonviolent drug offenders, and this is largely because of inflexible mandatory minimum sentences.
The #FirstStepAct would reduce federal mandatory minimum penalties in a targeted way. #cjreform
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Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn’t fair, this isn’t smart, and this isn’t an effective way to protect public safety.
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America holds more prisoners than any other country in the world. Our overcrowded federal prisons consume one quarter of the DOJ's discretionary budget. This undermines other important priorities, like preventing crime and treating drug addiction.
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Congress should pass this bipartisan legislation to relieve our overcrowded prisons, redirect funding to our most pressing law enforcement efforts, help keep our communities safe, and ensure the integrity of our justice system.
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@ChrisCoons for your support of#FirstStepAct! Please vote NO on the Cotton-Kennedy poison pill amendments AND YES on final passage! -#JOULPACThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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https://twitter.com/IvankaTrump/status/1074825427720593408?s=19 … If she is for it, it can't be good.
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I have a bad feeling it could go horribly wrong.
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Thank you President Trump
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Why did it take so long?
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See Chris, I knew u could do it.
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