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Dick Durbin: The First Step Act helps to remedy the effects of the harsh and misguided drug sentencing laws from the 1980s.

On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
The First Step Act helps to remedy the effects of the harsh and misguided drug sentencing laws from the 1980s.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin discusses the First Step Act's role in addressing past sentencing laws.

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