Tell the Senate to Pass the "Sentencing Reform & Corrections Act of 2015"
Sisters and Brothers today a bipartisan group of senators led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Assistant Democratic Leader Dick Durbin today is introducing comprehensive legislation aimed at recalibrating prison sentences for certain drug offenders, targeting violent criminals, and granting judges greater discretion at sentencing for lower-level drug crimes. The package also seeks to curb recidivism by helping prisoners successfully re-enter society. The Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 is also sponsored by Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.).
This is a major step in our efforts towards liberation, reconciliation and justice. We have worked tirelessly to lend our voices as A.M.E. ministers to the issue of mass incarceration. Now we need the Senate to take this legislation seriously and get it passed. Please sign the petition so we can urge the Senate to take action.
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October 2, 2015
The momentum behind this bill is growing and our message is reaching the right desks in Washington. Call your senator today and insist that they vote to pass the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act.
20 Comments
too many people are in prison for way to long for non violent crimes. fix it now.
pass it already. people deserve a second chance instead of rotting in a cell for years over low level drug charges.
it is time to stop the madness of mass incarceration. do the right thing.
There presently exist sentencing that not reflect the seriousness off the committed offense. There must be more compassion and fairness in the sentencing process. There also must be greater thought given to the future of those incarcerated and their families. Let there be a positive future.
The system is broken and needs fixing asap. PASS THIS BILL.
pass the sentencing reform&corrections act of 2015 .
I support this endeavour
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Tell the Senate to Pass the "Sentencing Reform & Corrections Act of 2015"
Sisters and Brothers today a bipartisan group of senators led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Assistant Democratic Leader Dick Durbin today is introducing comprehensive legislation aimed at recalibrating prison sentences for certain drug offenders, targeting violent criminals, and granting judges greater discretion at sentencing for lower-level drug crimes. The package also seeks to curb recidivism by helping prisoners successfully re-enter society. The Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 is also sponsored by Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.).
This is a major step in our efforts towards liberation, reconciliation and justice. We have worked tirelessly to lend our voices as A.M.E. ministers to the issue of mass incarceration. Now we need the Senate to take this legislation seriously and get it passed. Please sign the petition so we can urge the Senate to take action.
Updates
October 2, 2015
The momentum behind this bill is growing and our message is reaching the right desks in Washington. Call your senator today and insist that they vote to pass the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act.
20 Comments
JUSTICE FOR ALL. PASS THE SENTENCING REFORM AND CORRECTIONS ACT 2015.
too many people are in prison for way to long for non violent crimes. fix it now.
pass it already. people deserve a second chance instead of rotting in a cell for years over low level drug charges.
it is time to stop the madness of mass incarceration. do the right thing.
There presently exist sentencing that not reflect the seriousness off the committed offense. There must be more compassion and fairness in the sentencing process. There also must be greater thought given to the future of those incarcerated and their families. Let there be a positive future.
The system is broken and needs fixing asap. PASS THIS BILL.
pass the sentencing reform&corrections act of 2015 .
I support this endeavour
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JUSTICE FOR ALL. PASS THE SENTENCING REFORM AND CORRECTIONS ACT 2015.