The Guardian USDec 17, 2022

US attorney general moves to end crack cocaine sentencing disparities - For decades federal law has imposed harsher sentences for crack cocaine, creating ‘unwanted racial disparities’, says GarlandThe attorney general, Merrick Garland, moved Friday to end sentencing disparities that have imposed harsher penalties for different forms of cocaine and worsened racial inequity in... #theguardian

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/17/merrick-garland-sentencing-disparities-crack-cocaine

US attorney general moves to end crack cocaine sentencing disparities

For decades US law has imposed harsher sentences for crack than powdered cocaine, driving racial disparities, says Garland

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Show threadAlexandra
@TheGuardian_us Like many laws, the disparity was a feature not a bug. I wish he'd be honest about it. The change in the law good, but being HONEST about it would be better. To me, the sugarcoat actually sets back the effort to make this right. Take some freaking responsibility.
Dec 17, 2022 at 3:04pmWeb
Show threadpeople over profitDec 17, 2022
@alexandrasweetie @TheGuardian_us I hear ya, but I mean … most folks are hesitant to drag their boss publicly and taking responsibility would require that, given Biden’s roll in the establishment of that law. Joe should maybe step up in that regard.
Show threadAlexandraDec 17, 2022
@debbers @TheGuardian_us Great point and yes coming from the top would be amazingly helpful.