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FAMM statement on the House passage of the EQUAL Act
Media Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM statement on the House passage of the EQUAL Act WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in response to the House of Representatives passage of the EQUAL Act today. The EQUAL Act would end the disparity in federal prison sentences for crack and powder…
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FAMM releases statement following law enforcement letter advocating clemency for those on home confinement
Media Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following law enforcement letter advocating clemency for those on home confinement WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement after 75 current former prosecutors and police officers sent a letter to President Biden urging him to grant clemency to those serving on…
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FAMM, partners send letter to President Biden urging him to keep all people on home confinement home
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM, partners send letter to President Biden urging him to keep all people on home confinement home The letter was signed by more than 25 additional criminal justice organizations WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring sent a letter signed by more than 25 criminal justice organizations to President Biden…
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The Case for Compassionate Release as a Second Look
The compassionate release reform in the First Step Act is being used by some federal judges as a second look authority. The stories here of Jamal, Adam, Lisa, and Devon show why this mechanism makes sense and should be used more often.
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FAMM releases statement following report on Biden administration’s commutation plan for people on home confinement
Media Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM releases statement following report on Biden administration’s commutation plan for people on home confinement WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement following published reports about the Biden administrations plans for how to address people on home confinement : “We are glad the president is…
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FAMM releases statement on California repealing certain drug-related mandatory minimums
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on California repealing certain drug-related mandatory minimums SACRAMENTO – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement after California’s State Legislature passed a bill repealing certain drug-regulated mandatory minimums: “This is a victory for families, taxpayers and public safety,” Ring said. “California’s mandatory minimums have failed…
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FAMM sends letter urging Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to use pardon power generously
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM sends letter urging Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to use pardon power generously RICHMOND — FAMM sent a letter today to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam encouraging him to generously use his pardon power generously as his term nears its end. Virginia’s prison system doesn’t have parole, meaning the only…
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FAMM releases statement following report on Biden administration’s plan for people on home confinement
Media Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM releases statement following report on Biden administration’s plan for people on home confinement WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement following published reports about the Biden administrations plans for how to address people on home confinement : “The leaked plan makes no sense,” Ring…
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More Than 30 CARES Act employers urge Biden to keep their employees home
Media Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org More Than 30 CARES Act employers urge Biden to keep their employees home WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement in reaction to the more than 30 CARES Act employers who have sent a letter to President Biden urging him to keep their employees home…
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A Racist Disparity: The Equal Act and One Man’s Redemption
“I didn’t know that it was not normal to have the police regularly show up because your parent’s arguments turned physical.”
Celebrating Our 35 Year Anniversary!
