A letter from the Library of Congress to Rep. Barbara Jordan enclosing the requested annual report from the Department of Corrections in Texas and New Mexico. May 10, 1973
Letter from Rep. Elton Gallegly detailing to Congress that the legalization of drugs will create an unprecedented threat to the well-being of the nation.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's publication, "Point of View," featuring the Congressional Black Caucus'opinion on the 1984 Crime Bill. 1984
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund held a briefing on the Racial Justice Act (H.R. 4618). Monica Cerna from Rep. John Conyers'office sent the briefing material to all CBC staff members who were not able to attend. October 1990
Introduction of H.R. 12857. A bill to establish a Commission on Penal Reform; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Rep. Shirley Chisholm among the sponsors. February 2, 1972
Rep. George W. Crockett's 1988 letter to Chairman Dante Fascell suggesting additional language be added to the narcotics legislation. May 17, 1988
1973 article by Rep. Charles B. Rangel for the Westsider. Rangel expresses his opposition to the heroin maintenance program. May 17, 1973
Letters between Mr. Jerry Cooper of the Alliance for Drug Decriminalization and Rep. George Crockett regarding advocacy efforts in support of the decriminalization of private drug use. 1990
Rep. Parren Mitchell urges Congress to work toward prison reform and addresses the events at Attica Prison. October 15, 1971
From left, Rep. Maxine Waters (CA), walks with radio personality Michael Baisden, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Melissa Bell during a march in support of the Jena Six in Jena, LA, Thursday, September 20, 2007.
Rep. Augustus Hawkins speaks about the factors that lead to the high crime in Washington, DC. September 12, 1963
Rep. Ronald Dellums shares with Members of Congress details of his experience during a visit to Attica Prison. October 15, 1971