Van Jones: ‘Nightmare’ of Tough-on-Crime Politics Coming to an End With Bill’s Passage
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Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform Bill
The Senate passed a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill known as the First Step Act on Tuesday by a vote of 87-12. Cotton on His Crime Reform Bill Amendments: ‘These Are Very Modest Amendments’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) defended his proposed amendments to the crime reform bill known as the First Step Act on Tuesday. Cotton proposed the amendments along with Sen. John Kennedy (R., La.). Senate Advances FIRST STEP
Both sides prep for contentious amendment fight
The Senate voted Monday night to advance the FIRST STEP Act, setting up what is likely to be a contentious fight over a number of proposed amendments before a final vote later this week. Church of Scientology Signs Letter From Group of FIRST STEP Supporters
Church rep. among group reaching out to Trump
A representative of the Church of Scientology is among 20 signatories to a letter released Monday calling on President Donald Trump to reject changes to the FIRST STEP Act, the criminal justice bill currently pending in the Senate. Law Enforcement Groups Support Cotton-Kennedy Amendment to Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) and Sen. John Kennedy (R., La.) announced today that several law enforcement and victims' rights groups support their amendment to criminal justice reform legislation known as the First Step Act. With Vote Approaching, Authors Revise FIRST STEP
New bill addresses some but not all critics' concerns
Authors of a criminal justice reform bill pending in the Senate rolled out a new version late Wednesday, with changes reflecting some but not all bill critics' concerns. Senate Will Vote on FIRST STEP
McConnell promises tally on bill before end of year
The Senate will vote on the White House's criminal justice reform proposal before recessing for the end of its term, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Tuesday. Cotton Blasts Prison Reform Bill for Potentially Granting Fentanyl Dealers Early Release
More Law Enforcement Leaders Criticize FIRST STEP
Groups thought to support bill issue letter opposing it
Several major law enforcement groups, thought to have backed down on their opposition to a federal criminal justice reform proposal, issued a letter to Senate leaders Thursday outlining why they were still troubled by the bill. 