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House hearing Tuesday on crack sentencing disparity

By Douglas A. Berman

As detailed on this official webpage, the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security is holding a hearing tomorrow afternoon titled "Cracked Justice ? Addressing the Unfairness in Cocaine Sentencing."  I have no idea who is scheduled to testify, though I suspect all the usual suspects will be out in force. Indeed, this webpage at the Sentencing Project explains that tomorrow has been declared a special day in the legislative battle:?My community has experienced the harm caused by drug abuse,? said Howard Saffold, a former Chicago police officer and participant in the ?Crack the Disparity? Lobby Day cosponsored by The Sentencing Project. ?We need services to treat people who are addicted to crack cocaine and employment opportunities for the young men who have, for various reasons, chosen to sell it...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on February 25, 2008 (boomark / email).