Law

Fair Sentencing Act

Reduced sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses.

Year

2010

Impact

Positive

Status

Active

Party

Democratic Party

Era

Contemporary Era

Impact Context

Reduced sentencing disparities but did not eliminate them entirely.

Reduced sentencing disparities but did not eliminate them entirely.

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https://equitystack.org/card/policy/fair-sentencing-act-59

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