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Federalist Duels

January 1st, 2008
By Tim Krueger
Injustice—especially racial injustice—is written into our nation’s drug sentencing laws. It is embodied especially in laws that attach mandatory minimum sentences to certain categories of drug-related crimes. Thankfully, all three branches of the federal government seem to be awakening to this racial incoherence, and are critically assessing the issue in a more serious manner than they have in my lifetime (1986 marking the inception of both mandatory minimums and yours truly, I will proudly point out that I am two months the senior of Congress’ fear-induced brainchild). According to a December 17th New York Times article, however, a power struggle between legislative and judicial branches may bar concerted progress on the matter. Read More

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