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Op-ed | A second chance at justice through retroactivity | amNewYork

OPINION53 days ago|Discuss (0)|Crime & Justice
Published by amNewYork
The U.S. Sentencing Commission's change requiring more votes for retroactivity is critiqued as a disturbing shift that potentially limits justice for federal prisoners. The lack of automatic retroactivity in sentencing laws is highlighted, alongside historical context surrounding crack cocaine sentencing disparities.
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Op-ed | A second chance at justice through retroactivity
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As an opinion piece, it presents a strong argument regarding sentencing retroactivity, although it occasionally lacks brevity in its explanations.

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