2017 – The Mitchell Firm

In Foreign Policy & National Security, Iraq Posted February 3, 2017

Abadi fends off calls by Iran allies in Iraq to react to Trump travel ban

From Reuters. World. Feb 03, 2017. By Maher Chmaytelli and Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s prime minister has squashed a move by pro-Iranian factions in his government who [...]

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In Criminal Justice Reform Posted January 4, 2017

Senators plan to revive sentencing reform push

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley says he’s not done yet pressing a cause with broad bipartisan support. From Politico. By Seung Min Kim. 01/04/17 05:13 AM EST Criminal justice [...]

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In Criminal Justice Reform Posted January 3, 2017

Criminal justice reform is ripe for bipartisan achievement

From The Hill. By Mark Holden – 01/03/17 02:26 PM EST Criminal justice reform has been one of the few policy areas where Republicans and Democrats have forged bipartisan consensus. They [...]