Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2026 Media Contact: teamfamm@mrss.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – FAMM is excited to announce that on January 23, President Donald J. Trump enacted H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, into law. This legislation directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2026 Media Contact: teamfamm@mrss.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today FAMM announced that Daniel Landsman, Vice President of Policy, is departing to become Government Affairs Manager at Niskanen Center. His last day with FAMM is January 23rd. “Daniel has been a truly incredible colleague and trusted friend of the FAMMily. We commend…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2026 Media Contact: teamfamm@mrss.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Shaneva D. McReynolds, President of FAMM, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s commutation announcement today: “We at FAMM commend the President’s use of clemency for those who have earned a second chance. We also thank White House Pardon Czar…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2025 Media Contact: teamfamm@mrss.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today FAMM (formerly known as Families Against Mandatory Minimums) has announced that Maria Goellner has been appointed as Vice President of External Relations. In this role, Maria will advance FAMM’s national, nonpartisan mission to move America to a system of justice that incentivizes…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2025 Media Contact: teamfamm@mrss.com FAMM President Shaneva D. McReynolds appointed to USSC Sentence Impact Advisory Group The newly formed group will allow for stakeholder input as the Commission reviews and revises federal sentencing guidelines WASHINGTON, D.C. – FAMM is excited to announce that our president, Dr. Shaneva D. McReynolds, has…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2025 Media Contact: teamfamm@mrss.com FAMM Announces Shanna Rifkin As New General Counsel; Mary Price Transitions to Senior Counsel WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today FAMM (formerly known as Families Against Mandatory Minimums) announced two exciting staff transitions on its leadership team. Starting today, Tuesday, July 1, Shanna Rifkin, who has served as…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2025 Media Contact: teamfamm@mrss.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Shaneva D. McReynolds, President of FAMM, delivered testimony today at the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Dr. McReynolds’ testimony is available here. FAMM’s public comment for Proposed Amendments on drug guidelines as part of the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2024 Media Contact: teamfamm@mrss.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – FAMM (formerly Families Against Mandatory Minimums) is honored to announce Dr. Shaneva D. McReynolds as its newest president. McReynolds has been involved with FAMM since 2013, most recently as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Organizational Development and as Illinois policy consultant. Before…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: teamfamm@mrss.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – FAMM (formerly Families Against Mandatory Minimums) is honored to announce Dr. Shaneva D. McReynolds as its first Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Organizational Development. McReynolds has worked with FAMM since 2021 as its Illinois Policy Consultant and will now join FAMM as a full-time employee.…