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Criminal Justice Reparations and Sentencing Equity Act
Policies such as the War on Drugs and sentencing disparities have disproportionately impacted Black communities, leading to mass incarceration and long-term economic harm.
Priority
High
Status
Idea
Target Area
Criminal Justice
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Impact Context
This proposal targets Criminal Justice and is framed around the unresolved harm or gap described below.
Problem
Policies such as the War on Drugs and sentencing disparities have disproportionately impacted Black communities, leading to mass incarceration and long-term economic harm.
Proposed Solution
Provide sentence reviews, expungement pathways, and financial compensation for individuals impacted by discriminatory sentencing policies, along with reintegration support.
Evidence and Linked Records
H.R. 1693 · EQUAL Act of 2021
In Committee • Federal • Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] • Sep 29, 2021
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Sources
Federal • Congress.gov • Sep 29, 2021