Today, the American Conservative Union joined a bipartisan coalition calling for the urgent need to reform our asset forfeiture laws. Specifically, the letter calls on Congress to amend the CJS appropriations bill when it is considered in the House of…
By David Safavian and Louisiana State Rep. Julie Emerson (R-Carencro) Originally published in The Advocate. Coming in first is generally something to be proud of. For instance, LSU football winning the BCS National Championship in 2007, or the New Orleans…
To: Fellow Conservatives From: Pat Nolan Re: Incorrect Information about the First Step Act Date: May 29, 2018 Opponents of the First Step Act make two principal arguments against it: It “would require every federal prisoner, without…
Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com – The Times-Picayune By Pat Nolan, Director, ACUF CCJR Each year tens of thousands of people return to their homes after paying their debts to society, yet they will still be punished. Millions of formerly incarcerated…
On Monday, the ACU Foundation’s Center for Criminal Justice Reform in partnership with FreedomWorks sent a letter to the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism & Investigations prior to the Bureau of Prison’s Oversight Hearing with BOP Director Mark Inch. The…
In February, ACUF’s Center for Criminal Justice Reform sent a letter to members of Congress applauding the approach taken by the SAFE Justice Act, legislation sponsored by Reps. Jason Lewis (R-MN) and Bobby Scott (D-NY). This legislation contains principles that…