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FAMM and Prison Fellowship Launch #EndTheDisparity Campaign
For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM and Prison Fellowship Launch #EndTheDisparity Campaign Campaign calls for the federal elimination of the crack vs powder sentencing disparity WASHINGTON – FAMM and Prison Fellowship have teamed up to launch the #EndTheDisparity Campaign to urge Congress to eliminate the disparity between crack and powder cocaine-related sentences. Both…
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FAMM Statement on President Trump’s pardons and commutations today
For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM Statement on President Trump’s pardons and commutations today The advocacy group is happy for all the beneficiaries, but hopes for a fairer clemency process in the future WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement on President Trump’s pardons and commutations: We’re always happy…
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FAMM praises introduction of independent prison oversight bill in Arizona
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM praises introduction of independent prison oversight bill in Arizona PHOENIX – FAMM Vice President of Policy Molly Gill issued the following statement following Rep. Walt Blackman’s introduction of a bill to create an independent ombudsman for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry: “Arizona taxpayers spend $1.3 billion…
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FAMM Statement on the Nomination of Judge Merrick Garland for U.S. Attorney General
For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM Statement on the Nomination of Judge Merrick Garland for U.S. Attorney General The advocacy group hopes Garland will fulfill President-elect Biden’s criminal justice related promises WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement on President-elect Biden’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland as the next U.S.…
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FAMM releases statement following Virginia Crime Commission’s vote to recommend the elimination of mandatory minimums
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Virginia Crime Commission’s vote to recommend the elimination of mandatory minimums RICHMOND – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Tinsae Gebriel released the following statement following the Virginia Crime Commission’s vote to recommend the elimination of mandatory minimums. “These findings echo what we’ve known for…
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FAMM releases statement following Justice Department investigation into Lowell Correctional Institution
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Justice Department investigation into Lowell Correctional Institution OCALA, FLORIDA — FAMM’s Florida directory of policy Greg Newburn put out the following statement after the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida released the results of…
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FAMM, The S.T.A.R.T. Project call for immediate removal of Arizona Department of Corrections Director David Shinn
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM, The S.T.A.R.T. Project call for immediate removal of Arizona Department of Corrections Director David Shinn PHOENIX — FAMM and The S.T.A.R.T. Project have sent a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey calling for the immediate removal and replacement of Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) Director…
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FAMM praises D.C. Council’s passage of Second Look Amendment Act
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM praises D.C. Council’s passage of Second Look Amendment Act WASHINGTON – FAMM president Kevin Ring praised the D.C. Council for passing the Second Look Amendment Act by a veto-proof majority. This act aligns with growing body of research that shows recidivism rates decline with age . “The…
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FAMM praises Pennsylvania Board of Pardons’ actions to support clemency for Dennis and Lee Horton, others
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM praises Pennsylvania Board of Pardons’ actions to support clemency for Dennis and Lee Horton, others HARRISBURG – In response to the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons supporting clemency for Dennis and Lee Horton , FAMM’s Director of State Policy for Pennsylvania, Celeste Trusty, issued the following statement: “It’s…
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FAMM praises Pennsylvania Board of Pardons’ actions to support clemency
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM praises Pennsylvania Board of Pardons’ actions to support clemency HARRISBURG – In response to the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons supporting clemency for 85 people who are currently on reprieve, FAMM’s Director of State Policy for Pennsylvania, Celeste Trusty, issued the following statement: “Sending these 85 people to Gov. Tom…
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