Mandatory minimum sentencing has taken power away from judges, imposing sentences without chance of judicial discretion. It has added to mass incarceration and racial disparities in convictions. It is brutal, unjust - and needs to stop.

Dec 7, 2019 · 11:49 AM UTC

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@ACLU @CAprisonfocus @MMFlint #Marianne2020 Calling out every way we have degenerated to policies and practices that are NOT inspired by the "better angels of our nature"/ our Founding Principles. #PrimarySeason #DemocraticRepublic #EPluriBUSUnum Keep that bus rolling!!!
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You need to look into why Trump pardoned Manson. We need answers !
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How do sentencing minimums increase convictions? They're separate parts of the process. Honest question.
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The whole system is totally corrupt. We need to publish the names and addresses of all Cops, all Corrections, and all Prosecutors. That alone would restore the Balance the Founders intended.
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Judges DO NOT MAKE LAWS, their job is to enforce them.
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Judges should have the discretion to implement punishments that don't involve jail time. Judges need options! How often do we need to discuss the importance of EQUALITY and EQUITY? #Equality #Equity #Fairness #Judges4Marianne #Lawyers4Marianne #JusticeReforms
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Nope - people need to stop breaking the law and believe they are being unjustly punished.
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and that’s on periodt.