Senate Hearing Takes on Mandatory Minimums
The hearing comes in the face of a prison population that has increased seven-fold in the past 30 years, driven by mandatory minimum sentences.
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Reason for Optimism, But Work Remains After Senate Hearing
Tuesday’s hearing in the Senate may not have marked the end of the war on medical cannabis patients, but Congress is now ready to take the issue seriously.
Senate Judiciary Holding Marijuana Policy Hearing Next Month
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) has scheduled hearings on marijuana policy. "Conflicts between State and Federal Marijuana Laws" will take place September 10.
Is There a Perfect Storm for Federal Sentencing Reform?
Attorney General Holder announced a comprehensive federal sentencing reform package with a strong emphasis on drug sentencing.
Patrick Leahy Blocks Release of Some Mexican Drug War Aid
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), head of the Senate Appropriations Committee, last week blocked the release of $95 million in funds destined to help Mexico...
Sens. Leahy and Paul Introduce Bill to Undo Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
Senators Leahy and Paul have introduced the "Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013," allowing judges to set aside mandatory minimum sentences when appropriate.
Senate Judiciary Chair: End Mandatory Minimums
Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT), the powerful head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called for the end of mandatory minimum sentencing at both the state and fed...
Senator Leahy: After Spending Billions on the War on Drugs…Well, We’ve Lost
The Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the most senior member of the Senate, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) again spoke out against the War on Drugs