DOJ Overtly Attempts to Undermine President Trump’s Prison Reform Agenda
Over the past several months, there has a been a campaign against the FIRST STEP Act, H.R. 5682, waged by a handful of reactionaries whose mindset is better suited…
Debunking More Myths About the FIRST STEP Act and Recidivism
Originally published on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Last updated on Monday, June 18, 2018. Before the passage of the FIRST STEP Act, H.R. 5682, opponents of the bill…
The FIRST STEP Act: Reducing Recidivism Through ID Clarification
Last week, the FIRST STEP Act, federal prison reform legislation sponsored by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), sailed through the House by a vote of 360-59. The bill would…
Key Vote YES on the FIRST STEP Act, H.R. 5682
On behalf of FreedomWorks activists nationwide, I urge you to contact your representative and ask him or her to vote YES on the FIRST STEP Act, H.R. 5682, introduced by…
FreedomWorks’ Statement on President Trump’s Prison Reform Speech
Washington, DC- Speaking at a White House prison reform summit, President Trump called on Congress to pass a prison reform bill for him to sign now, not later. FreedomWorks president…
Evidence Undermines Claims of Prison Reform Opponents
One of the arguments that those opposed to criminal justice reform often claim is that violent crime is a concern, making it unwise to pass even the most basic of…
FIRST STEP Act: 500 Driving Mile Rule and Restoring Congressional Intent to Truth in Sentencing Law
Last week, the House Judiciary Committee approved the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, H.R. 5682, by a 25 to 5 vote.
Support the FIRST STEP Act, H.R. 5682
On behalf of FreedomWorks activists nationwide, I urge you to contact your representative and encourage him or her to support the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person…
“Unjust, Cruel, and Even Irrational”: Stacking Charges Under 924(c)
“I think the stacking issue is a problem…I would support reform of the stacking provisions somewhat like you have it in the bill today.” – Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), on…
Expansion of the Federal Safety Valve for Mandatory Minimum Sentences
The Sentencing Reform Act and the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act offered several modifications to federal sentencing laws. Although these bills did not go as far as the…