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FAMM urges U.S. Attorney General Garland to act now to prevent thousands on CARES Act home confinement from returning to prison.
For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM urges U.S. Attorney General Garland to act now to prevent thousands on CARES Act home confinement from returning to prison WASHINGTON – FAMM sent a letter urging U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to take immediate action to ensure that thousands of people released on home confinement…
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FAMM urges passage of three federal justice reform bills
For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM urges passage of three federal justice reform bills WASHINGTON – FAMM supports the passage of three new criminal justice bills that will be considered Thursday by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee: the First Step Implementation Act of 2021; the COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2021; and the…
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FAMM releases statement on Illinois compassionate release bill passage
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on Illinois compassionate release bill passage SPRINGFIELD — FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after the Illinois legislature passed a bill that will allow the Prisoner Review Board to release severely ill and dying people from Illinois prisons. “It is unfortunate that it…
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FAMM thanks Greg Newburn for more than a decade of service and vows to continue fight for reform in Florida
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM thanks Greg Newburn for more than a decade of service and vows to continue fight for reform in Florida TALLAHASSEE – FAMM president Kevin Ring released the following statement of thanks to former Florida state director Greg Newburn for his outstanding decade of service and wished him…
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Andrea Strong: My Ah-Ha Moment
Andrea Strong worked at FAMM practically since day one. She was our Director of Member Services, and over the years she talked to countless families with loved ones in prison. She knew firsthand the pain of having a loved one behind bars; her brother was given a life sentence for marijuana charges.
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Heather’s Story: We Need Help, Not Shame
“I know he needs help, and that he needs to face the consequences for his actions. But my question is: Will prison “fix” him? Does prison help any addict?”
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FAMM releases statement following passage of medical release bill in Illinois House
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following passage of medical release bill in Illinois House SPRINGFIELD — FAMM General Counsel Mary Price released the following statement following the Illinois House of Representatives passing a medical release bill. “This bipartisan vote represents a great step forward,” Price said. “Incarcerating thousands of people who…
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FAMM releases statement on Derek Chauvin verdict
For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM releases statement on Derek Chauvin verdict WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement on the Derek Chauvin verdict: “We are glad to see that justice was served,” Ring said. “The jury in this case spoke quickly and clearly. We also recognize that we…
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FAMM deeply disappointed in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy veto of legislation eliminating some of the states’ mandatory minimums
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM deeply disappointed in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy veto of legislation eliminating some of the states’ mandatory minimums TRENTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a bill that would have eliminated some of New Jersey’s mandatory minimums. “Vetoing this…
Celebrating Our 35 Year Anniversary!
