Press Releases

FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before U.S. Sentencing Commission about compassionate release

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before U.S. Sentencing Commission about compassionate release WASHINGTON – FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price will appear before the U.S. Sentencing Commission Thursday, testifying in favor of compassionate release reform. Among other issues, Price’s testimony urges the Commission to recognize changes in law that … Read More

FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to end crack-powder disparity

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to end crack-powder disparity JEFFERSON CITY – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner issued the following statement following the introduction of a bill which would eliminate Missouri’s 18.75 to one disparity for crack and cocaine powder. Under the current law, someone who sells … Read More

FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to change California’s Youth Offender Parole law

Friday, February 17, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to change California’s Youth Offender Parole law SACRAMENTO – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman issued the following statement after Assemblymember Tina McKinnor introduced a bill that would update California’s youth offender parole requirements. Under the proposed change, people given indeterminate … Read More

FAMM releases statement on the introduction of EQUAL Act in House, Senate

Friday, February 17, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on the introduction of EQUAL Act in House, Senate WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement following the House and Senate introduction of the EQUAL Act, which would end the disparity between the penalties for crack and powder cocaine. “This bipartisan bill is pro-family, … Read More

FAMM submits comment on proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM submits comment on proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program WASHINGTON – FAMM submitted a comment today to the Department of Justice on the proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program. Under the proposed rule, 75% of money sent to incarcerated people by family or community members would … Read More

FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Maryland Senate Judiciary Committee about medical and geriatric parole

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Maryland Senate Judiciary Committee about medical and geriatric parole ANNAPOLIS – FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price will testify before Maryland’s Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of Senate Bill 98, legislation to improve medical and geriatric parole programs on Wednesday, February 8. “Maryland’s medical … Read More

Coalition of law enforcement, justice reform, and civil rights organizations urge Congress to pass the EQUAL Act

Thursday, January 26, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org Coalition of law enforcement, justice reform, and civil rights organizations urge Congress to pass the EQUAL Act WASHINGTON – Today, FAMM along with 20 additional organizations sent a letter to Sens. Dick Durbin and Lindsey Graham (the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, respectively) urging them to … Read More

FAMM releases statement following Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs plan to introduce independent prison oversight

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs plan to introduce independent prison oversight PHOENIX – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement after Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs introduced a plan for independent prison oversight in the state. “We applaud Governor Hobbs for taking this important step to … Read More

FAMM endorses Illinois Resentencing Task Force report’s recommendations

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Contact:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM endorses Illinois Resentencing Task Force report’s recommendations SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM Illinois State Consultant and Advocate, today expressed support for the sixteen recommendations issued by the Illinois Resentencing Task Force (RTF) final report. In an attempt to safely reduce the overpopulated Illinois prison system House Bill 3587 became law in July 2021. It created the … Read More

FAMM welcomes Celeste Trusty as Pennsylvania State Director

Friday, January 20, 2023

Contact:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM welcomes Celeste Trusty as Pennsylvania State Director WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring today announced that Celeste Trusty has been hired to serve as the Pennsylvania State Director and Maria Goellner has been promoted to the position of FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy. Trusty returns to a position she held before serving as Secretary … Read More