Press Releases

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

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM sends letter in support of Minnesota second chances bill ST. PAUL– FAMM sent a letter today to Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler supporting a bill that would give county prosecutors the authority to petition courts to have a person’s sentence adjusted. “There’s no public safety benefit when people … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM Statement on the House Introduction of EQUAL Act   U.S. House introduces bill calling for the end of the crack vs powder campaign disparity WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in support of the House introduction of the EQUAL Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM joins call urging New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to sign legislation eliminating some of the states’ mandatory minimums TRENTON – FAMM and a coalition of national justice reform organization today sent a letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, urging him to sign a bill that would … Read More

For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org Will 7,000 people have to return to prison? FAMM to host a discussion with five people who may have to return to prison if Biden Administration does not rescind Trump OLC memo WASHINGTON – The Trump DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel issued a legal opinion in the final days of … Read More