5/16/08 - Michigan House overwhelmingly passes sentencing reform bills

We have good news to report!  On May 15, the Michigan House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HB 5329, 5830, 5831 and 6015.  These bills would help some people who are serving very harsh mandatory minimum drug sentences for offenses committed before March 1, 2003 (the date previous sentencing reforms went into effect).  Read more

5/15/08 - MI FAMM member receives commutation

Last week, the life without parole sentence of Sally Smith, 60, was commuted by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm.  Read more about Sally's case.

5/12/08 - Racial inequalities and drug arrests

The New York Times writes about shameful new milestones in our nation's prisons and jails. Click here

5/13/08 - Answers to frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about the Second Chance Act or recent changes to federal crack cocaine sentencing policy?  Click the links to download FAMM's fact sheets.

5/9/08 - Mass. moms speak about mandatory sentences

Read FAMM's latest Massachusetts campaign alert.  Click here

5/7/08 - Mother's Day call to Congress

Write your federal representative and senators and call for repeal of mandatory sentencing laws.  Click here to act now

5/5/08 - Support state sentencing reform in Michigan!

If you live in Michigan, please call your state representative today in support of a package of smart on crime sentencing bills.  Click here

5/1/08 - Winner takes the White House

John McCain. Barack Obama. Hillary Clinton. One of them will become the next president of the United States and will have the power to influence sentencing policy for the next four to eight years. Read their positions on sentencing in FAMM's spring newsletter.  Read more

FAMM action center gives you a voice

Track and respond to important sentencing bills by visiting FAMM's action center.  Act now!