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jpljr77

(1,004 posts) Thu Dec 6, 2018, 12:30 PM Dec 2018

The First Step Act (prison reform - federal only). Pros/cons, what do we think?

I think it's reasonable to say that if this truly is a first step in a broader reform campaign, then great. But many advocates are scared that the president and congressional Republicans will just stop if/when this is passed and signed. It impacts only federal prisons, so it really isn't prison reform.

It has the backing of business groups (builders, manufacturers, chambers of commerce, etc.)

Any other strong thoughts out there?

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The First Step Act (prison reform - federal only). Pros/cons, what do we think? (Original Post) jpljr77 Dec 2018 OP

Well congress and the president only has authority over the federal system. nycbos Dec 2018 #1

nycbos

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1. Well congress and the president only has authority over the federal system.

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Thu Dec 6, 2018, 12:38 PM

Dec 2018

But there is a growing bipartisan reform movement in many states.

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