On the recordOctober 11, 2011
Congress passed the Sentencing Reform Act in 1984, reflecting Congress's original intent for fair and equal justice throughout the federal judiciary.
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congress.govCongress passed the Sentencing Reform Act in 1984, reflecting Congress's original intent for fair and equal justice throughout the federal judiciary.
Sensenbrenner references the historical context of sentencing reform.
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