The Sentencing Project’s Executive Director Marc Mauer testified before the U.S Sentencing Commission on issues of racial disparity in federal sentencing following the changes in federal guidelines as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Booker v. United States. The testimony looks at the decisionmaking processes that contribute to racial disparity in sentencing and recommends developing a broader range of non-prison sentencing options.
To read Mauer’s testimony, download the PDF below.
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