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Alice Marie Johnson

Women and Crime

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The First Step Act and the Provisions

President Trump signed the first step act into law on December 21, 2018. The aim was to reform federal prisons and reduce recidivism. There would be 54 days of good credit every year so federal sentences could be reduced. However, like most policies, the implementation is a little different than what was promised.

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