“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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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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