Trump Backs Out on FIRST STEP

Source: Administration to defer bill until after election

Charles Fain Lehman
August 23, 2018 3:50 PM

The Trump administration plans to pause its support for a major criminal justice reform bill until at least after the November election, the Washington Free Beacon has learned.

Cotton: Congress Can’t Go ‘Soft on Crime’ While Pursuing Worthy Prison Reforms

David Rutz
August 16, 2018 9:28 AM

Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) warned Congress shouldn't go "soft on crime" while pursuing the goal of federal prison reforms, writing in an op-ed that cutting mandatory minimum sentences and giving judges more discretion to reduce prison time was tantamount to a jailbreak.

Trump Says He’s Working to Pass FIRST STEP Act

Backs controversial bill in meeting

Charles Fain Lehman
August 2, 2018 1:40 PM

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration is working to pass a major prison reform bill, in spite of the criticism it has attracted from his own Department of Justice.

Loesch: Kim Kardashian Is More Politically Effective Than Samantha Bee

David Rutz
June 7, 2018 10:50 AM

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Assoc. Slams Prison Reform Bill

Charles Fain Lehman
June 4, 2018 3:42 PM

Assistant U.S. Attorneys called on the Senate to reject a proposed prison reform bill Monday, saying the bill would return dangerous criminals to the street without improving the quality of rehabilitation.

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