Comments on: “Next Steps” in Federal Criminal Justice Reform

By: TheTruthHurts

TheTruthHurts — Sun, 31 May 2020 00:59:47 +0000

First and Foremost, it is Violation of the Equal Protection Act of the United States Constitution

Has anyone seen, the Cast of Characters that make up this 14 Member Tribunal?

https://counciloncj.foleon.com/taskforce/federal-priorities/task-force/

Check it out!

every one of ‘THEM’ is flexing their OWN Political Muscles!!!

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sat, 30 May 2020 14:38:24 +0000

Why are registered citizens always excluded from reforms? Sometimes I think the government oppression on them is on purpose to make them reoffend; so they can tell the public see they are monsters with high reoffending rates. As always the government is the problem and not the solution.

By: M McMahan

M McMahan — Fri, 29 May 2020 21:24:46 +0000

The first step law is helping many, thankful for less time. Hope the 85% rule will be stopped and allow for inmates to help themselves with good habits and respectful while serving their time. Time to change is well beyond needed.

By: JJJJ

JJJJ — Wed, 27 May 2020 22:47:41 +0000

Here are excerpts from: https://famm.org/wp-content/uploads/First-Step-Act-FAQs.pdf
(No Surprise, sex offenders are excluded.)

Q10: Who is not eligible for earned time credits?
A: The First Step Act is the result of political compromise. As part of the compromise, a number
of offenders are excluded from receiving earned time credits. These offenders include (but are
not limited to) fentanyl traffickers, heroin or methamphetamine traffickers who played a
leadership role in the crime, sex offenders, some immigration offenders, all 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)
offenders, and people convicted of other violent offenses.

Q21: What is the elderly prisoner release provision of the First Step Act?
Elderly prisoners are eligible if they
1. Are nonviolent and non-sex offenders;

Do not have prior convictions for federal or state violent or sex crimes;

Elderly terminally ill prisoners are eligible if they
1. Are nonviolent and non-sex offenders;

Do not have prior convictions for federal or state violent or sex crimes;

Q24: How does the First Step Act help people convicted of violent crimes or sex offenses?
A: Many violent and sex offenders are excluded from benefiting from the reforms included in
this Act. However, all federal prisoners will benefit from a few of the reforms, including
increased good time credits (except for those serving life), the 500 driving mile rule (see Q22),
and the compassionate release reforms. (In other words, not a heck-u-va-lot!)

By: DavidM

DavidM — Wed, 27 May 2020 22:15:20 +0000

There are a few names on the list that are pretty shady characters. But if there trying to spend some of there Billions on accomplishing something worthwhile ,I don’t care who they are. The system now is so totally unjust and political any change would be an improvement.