2008 press release archive

12.23.08

 FAMM hails presidential commutations

11/24/08

FAMM commends the president for granting commutations

9/24/08

NEW POLL: Americans oppose mandatory minimums, will vote for candidates who feel the same

9/22/08

FAMM to release new poll and report on mandatory sentencing laws

7/31/08

FAMM welcomes Deborah T. Fleischaker as director of state legislative affairs

7/26/08

New report on drug-free zone inequities provides opportunity for “smart on crime” sentencing reforms in Massachusetts

7/24/08

FAMM urges Massachusetts legislature and Gov. Patrick to pass school zone reforms

5/22/08

FAMM applauds smart and cost-effective legislation to correct drug-free zone laws in New Jersey

3/20/08

Second Chance Act passes Congress!

2/29/08

Early release for some crack offenders March 3
  
2/26/08

General Mukasey: Where is your evidence on crack?

2/13/08

FAMM welcomes Barbara J. Dougan as Massachusetts campaign director

2/12/08

FAMM urges Congress to pass legislation to remedy crack penalty unfairness

2/6/08

Crack sentencing reforms not a “get-out-of-jail-free” card
Courts have final say on reductions 

2/4/08

FAMM calls on Congress, Attorney General to investigate breakdown in Pardon Attorney’s office; Thousands of deserving prisoners waiting for answer on clemency 

1/28/08

FAMM testifies on special probation bill

1/24/08

Attorney General’s scare tactics on crack prisoners ignore court, prosecutorial safeguards that protect public safety
  
1/24/08

FAMM supports NJ special probation statute amendments

1/3/08

FAMM supports NJ reformative service legislation