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New federal action alert

You can help crack the cocaine sentencing disparity. Participate in FAMM's letter writing campaign to members of Congress. Act now!

Could mandatory minimum reform turn out picture perfect?

The FAMMGram is here! It's packed with news on efforts to change federal mandatory minimums, FAMM project updates and more. Read the newsletter.

Bills in Congress

Get ready for a busy fall! At stake are bills that would reform crack cocaine and other mandatory minimum sentences. We hope Congress will act on some of our bills this fall. Read up on legislation and prepare to act on FAMM's signal! Read more

Frequently asked questions and fact sheets

Download helpful answers to frequently asked questions about sentencing policies and read FAMM's latest fact sheets. Read more

In the News

Reforming crack cocaine laws, but leaving injustice intact?

TIME magazine reports on action in Congress to equalize crack and powder cocaine laws, and who could benefit from possible reforms. Read article

Crack cocaine and American justice

FAMM member Eugenia Jennings is mentioned in a great new Los Angeles Times editorial. Read editorial

Cocaine Justice

Read a new Washington Post editorial on positive steps forward in Congress to eliminate the disparity between crack and powder cocaine. Click here

Momentum builds to equalize cocaine penalties

After two decades of criticism over cocaine sentences that disproportionately punish blacks, momentum is building in Congress and in the Obama administration for a legislative fix, representing a fundamental shift in politics and attitude, even among key GOP lawmakers. Read Washington Post article.