January 2016 – The Mitchell Firm

In Criminal Justice Reform Posted January 26, 2016

Cornyn a ‘peacemaker’ as GOP rift on criminal justice widens

From the AP, The Big Story. By MARY CLARE JALONICK. Jan. 26, 2016. WASHINGTON (AP) — A widening Republican rift over revamping the nation’s criminal justice system is dashing hopes for [...]

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In Criminal Justice Reform Posted January 21, 2016

Republicans Face a Big Decision on Criminal-Justice Reform

From The Atlantic. By Russell Berman. Jan 21, 2016. There’s a consensus on policy, but advocates must now convince Senator Mitch McConnell that an election-year push to reduce prison sentences [...]

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In Criminal Justice Reform Posted January 19, 2016

Former Officials Press Senate for Sentencing Bill Vote

From Roll Call. By Todd Ruger. Jan. 19, 2016. Dozens of former federal prosecutors and government officials sent a letter to the Senate leadership Tuesday urging a vote on a bipartisan bill to [...]