2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumHere are 9 ways Hillary will reform our criminal justice system.
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Unnecessary incarceration tears families apart. We need to reform mandatory minimum sentences and support mental health and drug treatment programs so that low-level, nonviolent offenders who stay clean can avoid prison.
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“ When people see that respect and trust are two-way streets, they're more likely to work hand-in-hand with law enforcement.”
Policing has to be constitutional to be effective. Period. That’s why Hillary is calling for smart policing strategies that will help rebuild trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, like:
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Hillary believes police body cameras will go a long way to improve transparency and accountability on both sides of the lens.
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“ African American men are far more likely to be stopped and searched by police, charged with crimes, and sentenced to longer prison terms than white men—10 percent longer for the same crimes in the federal system.”
We need to end to racial profiling once and for all—and prohibit law enforcement from relying on race in routine stops and investigations where there is no information linking a person to a crime.
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Hillary will make new investments to ensure law enforcement officials are properly trained on issues like implicit bias, conflict resolution, and use of force so they’re equipped to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
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We need to reform mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines that keep nonviolent drug offenders in prison longer than they need to be. Hillary will give judges more discretion over sentencing, cut the mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders in half, and eliminate the disparity between sentences for crack and powder cocaine possession.
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Our prison system is the federal government’s responsibility—and shouldn’t be contracted out to private corporations. As president, Hillary will close private prisons and immigrant detention centers.
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Many job and housing applications require people to check a box if they have a criminal record. That closes opportunities for former prisoners. As president, Hillary will “ban the box” so that applicants for jobs with the federal government and federal contractors have an opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications before being asked about their criminal records.
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Fixing our criminal justice system isn’t enough—we have to address the underlying challenges that families face, like finding affordable child care and quality schools. That’s why Hillary is fighting to raise incomes, make college affordable, and provide better economic opportunities for every American.
Hillary has fought inequality throughout her career. As a young attorney working for the Children’s Defense Fund, she saw first hand how our legal system can sometimes fail those who need it most. And she has been been working to change that ever since.
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Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)I'm a Hillary supporter, but Bernie Sanders' principled opposition to the death penalty is one of the things I most respect about him.
NCTraveler
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k8conant
(3,030 posts)I am sad that Hillary has not categorically opposed the death penalty.
Chan790
(20,176 posts)It needed to be ended years ago. Too late is better than never.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)to be in prison?
I missed the part where she said "the drug war is a failure and we need to at the very least deschedule marijuana at the federal level"
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)People nationwide should pay attention, including our leaders (cough. DWS. cough)
http://time.com/4263411/oregon-marijuana-tax-revenue/
Even those of us who dont smoke it anymore, we use the roads, our kids use the schools, etc.
It makes sense.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)There's no unicorn out there for me.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)and "eliminate the disparity between sentences for crack and powder cocaine possession.".
These 2 work against each other. Only really by having set identical sentences for both can you really
eliminate the disparity. Otherwise poor crack users tend to get greater sentences than rich cocaine users
via judicial "discretion".
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)Unless viewed with black and white thinking. I don't mean that in a rude manner. Those things just can't be fit into absolute statements.
My views on sentencing aren't shared with any candidate on either side of the isle.
k8conant
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NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)k8conant
(3,030 posts)I believe that if someone drives drunk and hits someone, that person should be charged for hitting someone.
I believe that if someone does a line of coke and punches someone in the face, that person should be charged for punching someone.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)Last edited Sat Mar 19, 2016, 09:14 PM - Edit history (1)
Just to keep it simple and to end the non-existent argument.
Selling drugs in school.
Matt_in_STL
(1,446 posts)truebrit71
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bvf
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kath
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riversedge
(70,204 posts)when someone posts an issue oriented thread-what do we get? snark and smart-ass comments. Shame on you
MerryBlooms
(11,769 posts)I'm anti death penalty, and even that's a state issue.
I'm also anti for-profit prisons, again, a state issue.
Which if any listed in your OP, are controlled by the president? I don't think even an executive order would cover any of that list?
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)That is what many of us are fighting for and conservatives hate it. The federal government has influence in these areas.
MerryBlooms
(11,769 posts)The Supreme Court has a say, but not the President.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)The Feds have massive influence providing funds, influence, research, incentives, etc.
Conservatives have been working relentlessly pushing the Feds can't do anything meme. It's simply wrong. They have huge influence and it can be seen in every community across the country.
MerryBlooms
(11,769 posts)Or the President?
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)You clearly didn't read my last post and I now see you are going with the conservative state rights argument.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-awards-over-23-million-funding-body-worn-camera-pilot-program-support-law
Again. The Feds have massive influence providing funds, influence, research, incentives, etc.
MerryBlooms
(11,769 posts)It's better to accuse a Democrat of being a conservative than prove your claims.
The President cannot change state law when it comes to sentencing or prisons.
riversedge
(70,204 posts)k8conant
(3,030 posts)MerryBlooms
(11,769 posts)k8conant
(3,030 posts)to ban capital punishment.
MerryBlooms
(11,769 posts)How does the President change that? Maybe I've had one glass of wine too many, but I still don't see how the federal government, under current law, can control capital punishment.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)the Supreme Court to decide, not Congress.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)AzDar
(14,023 posts)
BillZBubb
(10,650 posts)Logical
(22,457 posts)madville
(7,410 posts)Many of those ideas would have to go through Congress, particularly sentencing guidelines and anything needing funding.
Some good ideas but realistically most of that has no chance of clearing the House. Plus figure if Hillary gets elected the Republicans will likely gain more House and Senate seats in 2018.
