Elie Mystal's List of Laws that Need to Go
The Brian Lehrer Show
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Exploring the Impact of the Armed Career Criminal Act on Incarceration
This chapter explores the consequences of the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) and its contribution to mass incarceration through mandatory minimum sentences. It compares the ACCA with the 1994 crime bill, emphasizing the unfairness of mandatory minimums, especially for non-violent offenses.
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