Sentencing Guidelines

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley -- the face of sentencing reform? (Official photo)

Senate Heavyweights File Sentencing Reform Bill [FEATURE]

The compromise bill is generally reformist, but includes some objectionable new mandatory minimums, too.

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Amidst Controversy Over Anthem Protests, NFL Endorses Drug Sentencing Reform [FEATURE]

The National Football League makes a surprising move.

A newly filed Senate bill seeks to address prison overcrowding. (supremecourt.gov)

Chronicle AM: Fed Sentencing Reform Bill Filed, Colombia Coca Clashes, More... (10/6/17)

Leading senators roll out a federal sentencing reform bill, Jeff Sessions ramps up the Safe Neighborhoods program, the VA doubles down against medical marijuana, more clashes erupt in Colombia's coca producing areas, and more.

Attorney General Sessions has announced a return to the "tough on drugs" policies of the last century. (senate.gov)

Chronicle AM: AG Sessions Orders Tougher Sentencing, NH Gov Will Sign Decrim, More... (5/12/17)

Attorney General Sessions has rolled out plans to return to the harsh war on drugs of old, New Hampshire is set to become the next decriminalization state (even as polls show it's ready for legalization), Denver takes a step toward social pot consumption permits, and more.

Two more states edge toward medical marijuana by passing CBD cannabis oil bills. (marijuanagames.org)

Chronicle AM: LatAm Drug Prisoner Numbers Up, UNODC Sends Adviser to Philippines, More... (4/18/17)

They don't even want to think about legalization in Montana, Rhode Island's governor would rather think about it next year, two GOP governors sign CBD cannabis oil bills, Latin American drug incarceration is on the increase, the UNODC sends an advisor to the Philippines, and more.

Thanks, Obama! (whitehouse.gov)

Chronicle AM: Obama Commutes More Sentences, Filipinos Like Duterte's Drug War, More... (10/7/16)

The president continues granting clemency to federal drug war prisoners, Iran executes more drug prisoners, Filipinos approve of their president's dirty, deadly drug war, and more.

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Chronicle AM: LA Times Endorses Prop 64, Urgent Action Time on Kratom, More... (9/19/16)

Donations are starting to flow for and against reform initiatives, California's largest newspaper endorses pot legalization, so do Italian cops, a new study suggest medical marijuana may reduce opioid-related auto fatalities, it's time to act to keep kratom off Schedule I, and more.

Another $86 million down the drain, thanks to the DEA and it's flightless anti-drug plane.