The 100-1 unequal treatment is not justified. Our laws should reflect the evidence of harm to society.
Maxine Waters: “The 100-1 unequal treatment is not justified. Our laws should reflect the evidence of harm to society.”
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Waters argues against the 100-1 sentencing disparity for crack versus powder cocaine.
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