Press Releases

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following passage of medical release bill in Illinois House   SPRINGFIELD — FAMM General Counsel Mary Price released the following statement following the Illinois House of Representatives passing a medical release bill. “This bipartisan vote represents a great step forward,” Price said. “Incarcerating thousands of people who pose no … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM releases statement on Derek Chauvin verdict   WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement on the Derek Chauvin verdict: “We are glad to see that justice was served,” Ring said. “The jury in this case spoke quickly and clearly. We also recognize that we have a lot of … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM deeply disappointed in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy veto of legislation eliminating some of the states’ mandatory minimums TRENTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a bill that would have eliminated some of New Jersey’s mandatory minimums. “Vetoing this bill to preserve mandatory … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Senate introduction of the First Step Implementation Act   WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in support of the Senate introduction of the First Step Implementation Act. “The First Step Act helped thousands of people get shorter, fairer sentences. But as its name made … Read More