2008 press release on Rep. Charles B. Rangel's call for an end to all mandatory minimum sentencing at the House Subcommittee Hearing. February 26, 2008
Rep. Rangel Pushes Bill Against Unjust Crack Sentencing(2008)
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Criminal Justice
Rangel Testifies Against Cocaine Sentencing Disparity(2009)
Press release highlighting Rep. Charles B. Rangel's testimony in front of the Subcommittee on Crime. Rangel testified that the decades-old cocaine sentencing policy is no longer effective. May 12, 2009
Cong. Rangel: Bill to Narrow Cocaine Sentencing Disparities is an Important First Step
Press release from the office of Congressman Charles Rangel responding to the passage of the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.
Rep. Barbara Lee’s Stance on Criminal Justice Reform and Sponsored Legislation (2011)
Short description of Rep. Barbara Lee's Stance on criminal justice reform and a list of sponsored legislation from 2011.
Introduction of H.R. 5592 – Congressional Record (1973)
Introduction of H.R. 5592, a bill to abolish the death penalty under all laws of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Co-sponsored by Rep. Young. March 14, 1973.
Letter Applauding Rep. George Crockett for his Stance on Drug Legalization (1989)
In his letter to Rep. George Crockett, Stanley Neustadter applauds the Congressman for supporting the legalization of drugs and offers him resource material to support his position. December 19, 1989
“Economic Justice as a Crime Deterrent†– Press Release from Rep. Augustus Hawkins (1980)
Rep. Augustus Hawkins discusses economic justice as a way to reduce crime in a press release dated November 24, 1980.
Letter to Rep. Ron Dellums on Habeas Corpus and Racial Justice Act provisions to Crime Bill (1990)
Julius L Chambers of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund writes a letter to Rep. Ron Dellums regarding the Habeas Corpus and Racial Justice Act provisions to Crime Bill. September 12,1990
Introduction of H.R. 12708 – Congressional Record (1972)
Introduction of H.R. 12708. A bill to establish a Commission on Penal Reform; to the Committee on the Judiciary. January 27, 1972
Correspondence between Rep. Crockett and Constituent on America’s Drug Problem (1988)
Letter from Ms. Rosetta H. Sadler to Rep. George Crockett asking that he address the drug problem and Rep. Crockett's response. April 15, 1988 and April 21, 1988.
Introduction of H.R. 5202 – Congressional Record (1973)
Introduction of H.R. 5202, a bill to amend title 18 of the U.S. Code to provide rules for treatment of prisoners in Federal correctional institutions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. March 6, 1973
Letter to Rep. George Crockett Supporting the Congressman’s Thoughts on Drug Law Enforcement (1989)
Letter from Wayne State University Professor Vainut K. Vaitkevicius to Rep. George Crockett supporting the Congressman's position on drug law enforcement. Professor Vaitkevicius uses his experience as a physician to explain why he supports Rep. Crockett's stance....