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Stewart praises NJ Gov. Christie's fresh approach
In a new Huffington Post commentary, FAMM president Julie Stewart writes about the significance of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's demand for treatment instead of prison for nonviolent drug offenders. Read Julie's post
FAMM applauds MA Governor's stance on sentencing reform
FAMM applauds Gov. Deval Patrick’s insistence that any sentencing reform bill sent to him by the Legislature must include reforms to the state’s failed mandatory minimum drug sentencing laws. He called for a crime bill that is both “strong and smart.” Read our statement
Drug war doc premiering at Sundance Festival
FAMM president Julie Stewart is featured in 'The House I Live In," a powerful new documentary on the war on drugs by Eugene Jarecki and Melinda Shopsin, premiering at the Sundance Festival in Utah on Jan. 21. Click here to read more about the documentary.
Poll shows Floridians favor criminal justice reform
A a poll released today by Florida TaxWatch, Associated Industries and Right on Crime shows overwhelming support for criminal justice reform in Florida. FAMM's Greg Newburn says, “When more than four out of five self-identified conservative voters say they want major changes that send fewer nonviolent offenders to prison, lawmakers should take note. This poll proves that common sense reform is not only good policy, but good politics.” Read press release
New FAMM commentary in Washington Times
FAMM president Julie Stewart writes about a law-abiding Marine who is ensnared in New York's mandatory minimum gun laws. Read Julie's commentary
Just the facts at FAMM's Rumor Mill
The Rumor Mill, a new FAMM website section, dispells the most commonly heard rumors that are floating in federal and occasionally state prisons. FAMM strives to provide the most accurate, updated information available. Read more