Oct 11, 2011
Congress passed the Sentencing Reform Act in 1984, reflecting Congress's original intent for fair and equal justice throughout the federal judiciary.
Frank Sensenbrenner
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Frank James Sensenbrenner is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 5th congressional district from 1979 to 2021. During his tenure, he served on several key committees, including the Judiciary Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping legislation on issues such as immigration, intellectual property, and law enforcement. Sensenbrenner was known for his strong advocacy of conservative principles and his commitment to reducing the size of government. He was also involved in various initiatives related to technology and privacy rights.
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Oct 11, 2011
The whole business of the sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimum of sentences has been extremely frustrating to Members of the Committee on both sides of the aisle.
Oct 11, 2011
Nothing that I have seen to date demonstrates a need to curtail the limited judicial discretion that Booker restored.
Oct 11, 2011
A criminal committing a federal crime should receive a similar punishment regardless of whether the crime was committed in Richmond, Virginia or Richmond, California.
Oct 11, 2011
I think that there is a lack of appreciation on the Federal judiciary and a lot of the Bar that Congress' oversight responsibility extends to the judicial branch of government as well as to the executive branch of government.
Oct 11, 2011
Has the Commission made any analysis of the statements that the law requires the sentencing judge to make when there is either an upward or downward departure?
Oct 11, 2011
What the President is doing is unfair to the 26 million American workers who are unemployed or underemployed.
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