We need to change sentencing laws that disproportionately hurt people of color. — Ralph Northam Copy Share Image
Mandatory sentencing guidelines have become as complicated and detailed as the IRS code! — Harold H. Greene Copy Share Image
“Accelerated Rehabilitation had a scientific sound, as if Pierre would rehabilitate faster and faster in an elliptical path until evaporating in a… — Tom Drury Copy Share Image
Locking people up without reducing the risk of them committing new crimes against new victims the minute they get out does not… — Kenneth Clarke Copy Share Image
I'm intending to work on juvenile justice reform, sentencing reform, reentry, drug treatment, access to mental health care. — Cory Booker Copy Share Image
The federal sentencing guidelines should be revised downward. By contrast to the guidelines, I can accept neither the necessity nor the wisdom… — Anthony Kennedy Copy Share Image
For far too long, victims' rights have been discussed only in the context of sentencing. Sentencing is very important, but the debate… — Keir Starmer Copy Share Image
The thing that happens is that politicians run on tough-on-crime rhetoric. You appeal to the public and say, 'Let's put more money… — Eugene Jarecki Copy Share Image
I believe indeterminate sentencing can be extremely useful, but I also believe that any such system should always take into consideration the… — Robert Kennedy Copy Share Image
It's kind of like sentencing. A lot of people say that we have a heavy sentence for this crime and a light… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
In response to the advocacy of groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, most states adopted tougher laws to punish drunk driving. Numerous… — Michelle Alexander Copy Share Image
“Sentencing enhancements won't get police to investigate crimes they don't take seriously to begin with. They won't stop police from harassing trans… — Kay Whitlock Copy Share Image
You pay a price when you have an objective sentencing system. That is, nothing is perfect. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
I agree with President Obama and Attorney General Holder that we need to reform our criminal sentencing laws. — Raul Labrador Copy Share Image
We need to take a hard look at the war on drugs and the number of non-violent offenders who end up getting… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
Sentencing a political opponent to death after a show trial is no different to taking him out on the street and shooting… — Amal Clooney Copy Share Image
“Going into any prison is deeply confusing if you know anything about the racial demographics of America. The extreme overrepresentation of people… — Bryan Stevenson Copy Share Image
“I wrote that certain things were leaving me nauseated. I said that judges made me feel that way. Not most of them… — Sergio De La Pava Copy Share Image
“A system of justice does not need to pursue retribution. If the purpose of drug sentencing is to prevent harm, all we… — Daniel Waterman Copy Share Image
