Friday, September 16, 2016

No Criminal Justice Reform From Congress Before Election

In a huge disappointment to advocates, legislation to reform components of the criminal justice system will not come before the House adjourns this month as previously planned, according to two sources who have worked closely on the effort.

The House's lack of action means opportunities are quickly dwindling on an issue that advocates had high hopes of passing this year.

"It's disappointing, but given the political climate it's not surprising," Mark Holden, chairman of the board of the Koch-backed Freedom Partners, a group who has been working to advance criminal justice reform, said. 

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