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On the recordSeptember 17, 2014
I would like to find out if you are familiar with data from over 17 states that demonstrates eliminating or reducing mandatory minimums has not statistically affected rates of cooperation or pleas.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers questions the impact of reducing mandatory minimums on legal cooperation.

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