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Alice Marie Johnson

Women and Crime

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After Life: A Memoir of Alice's Journey

Alice Marie Johnson was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a non violent drug offense. Her release has been heralded as being a catalyst for the successful bipartisan passage of the first step act. The war on drugs led to harsh consequences for low level drug offenders, overwhelmingly people of color and poor people. Alice is also a staunch criminal justice advocate who works to end mandatory sentencing.

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