Rep. Charles Rangel calls for an end to the unfair disparity in cocaine sentencing in this extension of his remarks in the Congressional Record. December 13, 2007
In this statement, Rep. George W. Crockett discuss his three main concerns regarding the the criminalization of drugs: 1) the judiciary system, 2) drug policy, and 3) international drug cartels.
Rep. Charles Rangel calls for action after the publication of a report stating 1 in every 100 Americans are in prison. March 12, 2008
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
The Congressional Black Caucus, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People request that leave to participate as amici curiae be granted on behalf of Warren McCleskey during the McCleskey v. Kemp...
Press release announcing form hosted by Rep. Maxine Waters on fair sentencing issues. September 16, 1999
Introduction of H.R. 16849. A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide rules for the treatment of prisoners in Federal correctional institutions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. September 27, 1972
A press release illustrating Rep. John Conyers'role in introducing the Hate Crime Statistics Act and the U.S. House of Representatives to pass it. June 27, 1989
Correspondence between Rep. Barbara Jordan and Houston, TX Mayor Jim McGonn regarding the Creation of a Magnet School for Criminal Justice.
A group of students write to Rep. George Crockett expressing their disapproval at the prospect of legalizing drugs. February 27, 1990
Report provides facts about the U.S. narcotics problem. Published by the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. July 29, 1986
Written testimony submitted by Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Hearing on the discriminatory impact of mandatory minimum sentencing in the federal criminal justice system. March 5, 2006