Overcrowding leads to inmate misconduct, and creates safety issues for both inmates and corrections officers.
I would highly encourage continuing because that is the opportunities there that we have found in the States.
It is not the job of politicians to play doctor and to dictate how professionals practice medicine.
In just the past 3 years, States across the country have enacted a total of 205 provisions that restrict women's access ...
I think the best thing that we can do in the remaining days of this Congress is to reauthorize the Second Chance Act.
I am astounded that you are giving this testimony today saying there is evidence, with no trial, just conviction with ev...
I would just urge you not to be afraid of the Congressional Black Caucus because I have been and talked to them and I am...
Overcrowding also affects the availability of rehabilitation programs for inmates, including substance abuse treatment.
The increasing number of federal inmates contributes to overcrowding in the federal prison system.
What kind of government do we become if we don't offer these protections to what we all believe is a legitimate business...
Congress is responsible for enforcing every American's fundamental rights guaranteed by our Constitution.
We want to show true compassion. I think the point that a lot of us are making here today is true compassion really woul...
find out what works and do more of that.
I am happy that he is actually going to get a hearing today. I am hoping he gets released immediately.
Some of these things are just common sense, though, are they not?
love thy neighbor as thyself.
Well, I hope if he is not released, they act more vigorously.
a very low percentage