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The Problem
We built a new prison every 10 days between 1990 and 2005.
We Lock Up Too Many...
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U.S. Sentencing Commission – FAMM
Since 1987, the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) has been writing and updating the federal sentencing guidelines, which are used when calculating sentences in federal cases. Unlike mandatory minimum...
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Staff & Board – FAMM
State Consultant - Illinois
Dr. Shaneva D. McReynolds (PhD) is the Vice President of Contracts Management for a Native Hawaiian-owned enterprise in the Department of Defense industry. She holds a doct...
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U.S. Congress – FAMM
How Our Federal Campaign Works:
To change federal mandatory minimum sentencing laws, the U.S. Congress must pass new legislation. To help sentencing reform bills become law, FAMM meets regularly with ...
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FAMM’s History and Accomplishments – FAMM
In 1990, Julie Stewart was public affairs director at the Cato Institute when she learned of mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Her brother had been arrested for growing marijuana in Washington State,...
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Our Work – FAMM
History of Legislation:
2018: Despite widespread opposition from FAMM and Maryland’s criminal justice advocacy community, in 2018 Governor Larry Hogan (R) signed HB 1029, SB 101, SB 1137, and HB 888 i...