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Bernie Sanders Unveils Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Plan

The proposal aims to cut the nation’s prison population in half and end mandatory minimum sentencing.
By Meg Kinnard, AP

Joe Biden Sets Goal Of Housing 100% Of The Formerly Incarcerated

The ambitious plan is part of a larger criminal justice reform platform released by the former vice president's 2020 Democratic presidential campaign.
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Sex Trafficked Children Can Be Locked Up For Life. A New Bill Could Prevent That.

At 16, Sara Kruzan killed her pimp and got life in prison. Now, a new bill would help children like her get a second chance.
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Fired Florida Police Officer Found Guilty Of Slaying Black Motorist

Nouman Raja now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years and could spend his life in prison for the death of Corey Jones.
By Terry Spencer, AP

Donald Trump's Prison Reform Ideas Look Real Suspicious To Seth Meyers

The "Late Night" host put his diss of the president on lockdown.
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Trump Has Moved To Dismantle Criminal Justice Reform In His First 100 Days

A new report explains how the president's vision of America could lead to rollbacks.
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Criminal Justice Reform Bill Moves Forward In The Senate

After months of stalling, Senators released a revised version of the bill.
By Reuters

Louisiana Man May Face Life For Shoplifting Snickers Bars

Critics say the case shows how habitual-offender laws can bully small-time crooks into pleading guilty rather than risking the consequences of a trial.
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