Atty. Gen. Eric Holder Advocates Elimination of Crack-Powder Cocaine Sentencing in Speech to Black Prosecutors

The sentencing disparity between crack and powdered cocaine has long been a controversial one. Many critics say the law is unfair and targets the black community. But some federal agents and prosecutors argue that crack is far more likely to be associated with violence, and consequently should carry tougher penalties. By Lawrence Buser Memphis Commercial…

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Report Says Immigration Agents in Long Island and N.J. Forced Way into Homes Without Warrants

This program was supposed to focus on illegal immigrants who posed a threat to national security. That wasn’t the case. Law enforcement abused the program. BY SUMATHI REDDY Newsday Immigration agents in Long Island and New Jersey forced their way into private residences without judicial warrants, arrested hundreds without any legal basis and committed widespread…

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