How Congress Can Cut the Federal Prison Population
The scent of criminal justice reform is in the air on Capitol Hill this year. Now, a broad coalition is calling for reforms to be deep and serious.
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Federal Sentencing Reforms Go Into Effect Nov 1st
CANNABIS CULTURE - Federal drug sentencing reforms adopted earlier this year by the US Sentencing Commission went into effect today.
Drug War is Filling Prisons with Women
U.S. prisons are still mostly occupied by men, but women are getting thrown behind bars at a much faster rate these days, largely because of the war on drugs.
Why Are Law Enforcement Officials Making More Marijuana Arrests Than Ever?
This uptick in arrests comes even though pot remains widely used, available, and perceived of as safe by most Americans.
White House Admits Prison Won’t Solve The Drug Problem, But Drug War Grinds On
The Obama administration's drug czar admitted Wednesday that locking people up won't keep them from using drugs, but he stopped short of renouncing punitive policies that have made America's long war on drugs widely unpopular.
AG Holder Supports Making Federal Drug Sentence Reductions Retroactive
Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday that the Justice Department is formally supporting a US Sentencing Commission proposal
It’s Time to End American Exceptionalism When It Comes to Putting Citizens Behind Bars
The U.S. is only 5% of the world, but has 25% of the world's prisoner population.
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Uruguay to Give Legal Medicinal Pot to Inmates
Prisoners in the jails of Uruguay will be able to use marijuana if a doctor says it will benefit their health.
Justice Department Wants More Drug Clemency Applicants
In an unusual move, the Obama administration Thursday told defense lawyers they should suggest more inmates serving time on drug charges who might be deserving of clemency.
Obama Commutes Sentences of Clarence Aaron, Seven Others
The White House announced this morning that President Obama had granted commutations to eight federal prisoners, including poster boy for drug war excess Clarence Aaron, who has served more than 20 years.
