mandatory minimums

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4:47

A Father's Day Wish for the Underwood Family

Children fight for their incarcerated dad's freedom.
06/16/2015
News, 2015, National News, Political News, Eric Holder, Attorney General, Justice Department, Criminal Justice, Mandatory Minimum Sentencing, Police Brutality, Economic Inequality
9:56

Parting Words From the Nation's Top Cop

Eric Holder reveals his plans after he leaves office.
03/12/2015
News, National News, Obama Clemency Initiative, Federal Drug Laws, Mandatory Minimums, President Obama, Ronald Reagan, Attorney General Eric Holder, Ebony Underwood, William Underwood, Samson Styles
3:50

Obama's Clemency Initiative Could Free Hundreds of Prisoners

BET.com takes a look at federal drug laws and talks with Ebony Underwood who hopes that Obama's new clemency initiative will free her father.
06/17/2014
News, National, Top Ten Civil Rights Moments of 2013 – Part 1
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Top Ten Civil Rights Moments of 2013 - Part 1

Because it's been a year of milestones and meltdowns, we gathered the top ten civil rights moments of 2013.
12/20/2013
Attorney General Announces $6.7 Million to Improve Legal Defense for Poor

Justice Department Takes Steps to Reduce Stiff Drug Sentences

Holder: severe terms should only go to violent offenders.
09/20/2013

Eric Holder’s Proposal Could Shift the Focus of the Prison Industrial Complex

The attorney general's plan addresses mandatory minimums.
08/20/2013

Sentencing Panel to Focus on Mandatory Minimums

Congress may reduce the scope of mandatory penalties.
08/15/2013