FAMM at Congressional Black Caucus Conference This Week

FAMM is honored to have the chance to speak not once but twice at this week's annual conference of the Congressional Black Caucus here in Washington, DC.

On Thursday, September 20, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. EST, Government Affairs Counsel Molly Gill will be on a panel hosted by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) discussing mandatory minimum laws and the disturbing racial disparity among pardon recipients unearthed by ProPublica reporter Dafna Linzer.

On Friday, September 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, President Julie Stewart will be on a panel hosted by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) discussing the progress of criminal justice reform during the Obama administration and the challenges ahead.

We're always excited to share FAMM's work and vision for a better criminal justice system -- and to learn from other panelists.  Representatives Conyers and Waters have both stood against mandatory minimum sentencing laws for years, and we are grateful for all the times they have taken that stance.