To: The US Sentencing Commission and Public Affairs
Reduce Drug Related Federal Sentences
Let The US Sentencing Commission know that you support their recommendation to reduce recommended sentences for most drug offenses. Ask them to expand this relief to all non-violent offenders. The Commission should also recommend that Congress take action to make these changes retroactive so that judges can grant clemency to people already serving long drug related prison sentences.
Why is this important?
The Federal Clemency Advocacy Center is dedicated to reforming the Federal criminal justice system. There are over 215,000 federal prisoners. Approximately 40 percent are in prison for drug related offenses. Many are low level and first time offenders subjected to overly harsh mandatory minimum sentences. This modest proposal will help slow the cost of incarceration and help reduce growing overcrowding. It is only a first step. We must get Commission and Congress to act and make these changes retroactive to help as many people as possible. For more information contact us at www.FederalClemency.org