by Kelli Ballard | Dec 12, 2018 | Articles, Crime & Punishment, Law, Politics
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced on Dec. 11 that the criminal justice reform First Step Act is ready to be voted on, although politicians might have to work the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day to do it. This bipartisan legislation, if passed,...
by Archived Author | Nov 21, 2018 | Articles, Crime & Punishment, Politics
President Donald Trump is backing bipartisan prison reform legislation that will change aspects of criminal law favored by some on the right, including the three strikes rule, which delivers life in prison for repeat offenders. [perfectpullquote...