Vote Expected on NJ Bill That Would Remove Minimum Prison Sentences
March 20, 2021
New Jersey is in the middle of pushing through a new bill that would eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentencing for up to 29 crimes. Also referred to as Bill S-3456, the effort behind it is to reduce racial disparity with crimes in New Jersey. Historically, mandatory minimum prison sentencing affects certain populations more than others. A Look at Bill S-3456… [read more]