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FAMM joins call urging New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to sign legislation eliminating some of the states’ mandatory minimums
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM joins call urging New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to sign legislation eliminating some of the states’ mandatory minimums TRENTON – FAMM and a coalition of national justice reform organization today sent a letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, urging him to sign a bill that would…
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Will 7,000 people have to return to prison?
For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org Will 7,000 people have to return to prison? FAMM to host a discussion with five people who may have to return to prison if Biden Administration does not rescind Trump OLC memo WASHINGTON – The Trump DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel issued a legal opinion in the final…
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FAMM releases statement following Arizona House vote on prison oversight
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Arizona House vote on prison oversight PHOENIX – FAMM Vice President of Policy Molly Gill released the following statement after the Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill that would create independent oversight in Arizona’s prisons: “While the avalanche of ongoing crises in Arizona’s…
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FAMM issues statement following Virginia legislature’s failure to repeal the state’s mandatory minimums
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM issues statement following Virginia legislature’s failure to repeal the state’s mandatory minimums RICHMOND – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Tinsae Gebriel released the following statement after the Virginia legislature failed to repeal the states’ mandatory minimums: “We’re greatly disappointed that Virginia failed to repeal its mandatory minimum…
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FAMM releases statement following Arizona House committee vote on prison oversight
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Arizona House committee vote on prison oversight PHOENIX – FAMM Vice President of Policy Molly Gill released the following statement after the Arizona House of Representatives appropriations committee passed a bill that would create independent oversight in Arizona’s prisons. “The recent database fiasco is…
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FAMM releases statement after Virginia Senate passes bill eliminating mandatory minimums
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement after Virginia Senate passes bill eliminating mandatory minimums RICHMOND – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Tinsae Gebriel released the following statement after the Virginia House and Senate each passed separate bills aimed at eliminating the state’s mandatory minimums: “This is a truly thrilling moment for…
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FAMM praises Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf for including medical parole in budget proposal
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM praises Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf for including medical parole in budget proposal HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Celeste Trusty released the following statement following Governor Tom Wolf’s budget proposal, which included a provision for medical parole. “The tragic loss of nearly 100 of our incarcerated…
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FAMM urges Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to immediately sign commutations recommended to him by Board of Pardons
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM urges Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to immediately sign commutations recommended to him by Board of Pardons HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Celeste Trusty sent a letter today to Governor Tom Wolf urging him to sign the commutations recommended to him by the Board of…
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FAMM Statement on DOJ’s Decision to Rescind the Sessions’ Memo
For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM Statement on DOJ’s Decision to Rescind the Sessions’ Memo WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement that it was rescinding the charging memo issued by former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions: We are pleased to…
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FAMM releases statement following Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee vote on mandatory minimums
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee vote on mandatory minimums RICHMOND – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Tinsae Gebriel released the following statement after the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee voted to refer the bill to the House Committee on Appropriations: “While we’re pleased to…
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