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John,
In 2020, the United States Sentencing Commission's [ [link removed] ]Quick Facts — Crack
Cocaine Trafficking Offenses report laid bare some stark racial
disparities:
* 77.1% of convictions were Black
* 15.9% were Hispanic
* Just 6.3% were White
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Additionally, the average sentence duration for crack cocaine offenses was
a staggering 74 months, with 96.9% of the convicted individuals facing
prison time. This inequity is not merely statistical; it represents lives
decimated, families torn apart, and communities destabilized.
[ [link removed] ]The War on Drugs has drained over $1 trillion out of America's
coffers — funds that could have been more wisely invested in addressing
the root causes of substance abuse and uplifting communities. Instead,
these funds have perpetuated cycles of poverty and disenfranchisement.
The harrowing personal stories of individuals like Celia Colon* and
[ [link removed] ]Robert Wood further spotlight the unacceptable toll this policy takes.
These are not isolated cases; they're part of an overarching narrative
that perpetuates systemic racism.
[ [link removed] ]Tell Your Local Newspaper Editor that You Support the EQUAL Act.
Passing the EQUAL Act is not just a policy change; it's an urgent human
rights mandate. The legislation promises to level the playing field by
creating a 1:1 sentencing ratio between crack and powder cocaine offenses.
This could not only undo years of racial injustice but also redirect
substantial funds toward community programs proven to reduce recidivism.
After decades of destructive policies, it is time for Congress to right
these wrongs. If we fail to act now we will lose the chance to end this
racist law.
[ [link removed] ]Click Here to Tell Your Newspaper Why You Support the EQUAL Act
The Senate Judiciary Committee must advance the EQUAL Act now, or the
opportunity will slip away. We can no longer afford to let justice remain
deferred. The moral arc of the universe only bends toward justice with
intention and action.
In solidarity,
— Dream.Org
*P.S. If you have a subscription to the Chicago Tribune and want to take a
deeper dive into the personal toll of this issue, read [ [link removed] ]Celia Colon’s
Op-Ed here.
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