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9/1/08 - USSC seeks public input

The United States Sentencing Commission is seeking public comment by Sept. 8 on its 2009 priorities, which include continuation of work in support of crack cocaine sentencing reform; consideration of alternatives to incarceration; and, potentially, a study of statutory mandatory minimum penalties. To read the priorities and instructions on submitting public comment, please click here.

9/1/08 - Contact Congress before they adjourn

Congress is set to adjourn in just a few weeks, and all bills that have not passed will expire, including positive sentencing bills. Help FAMM keep sentencing reform on their radar screen - take a moment and ask lawmakers to pledge support form reforming mandatory sentencing laws. Act now!

9/1/08 - Sentencing in the news

Catch up on the latest sentencing news, including a letter to the editor of the New York Times by FAMM's Molly Gill. Read news

Profiles of Injustice

Dana Bowerman

Dana's involvement in a drug conspiracy was motivated by her addiction to meth, and resulted in a 19-year, seven months federal sentence.

Juan Arocho-Gonzales

When sentencing Juan, Judge Laffitte said, “I pass sentence in this case with a heavy heart because of the youth of this defendant, but that’s what the law says, and that’s what I have to do.”