Garbage article. Trump passed a crime bill President Donald Trump signed the First Step Act into law in 2018, a bipartisan bill aimed at reforming the criminal justice system. The act was a significant step towards addressing the issues of mass incarceration, sentencing reform, and reentry programs.
Key Provisions:
<span style="color:#323232;">Eliminated the “three strikes” life sentencing provision for some offenses
</span><span style="color:#323232;">Expanded judges’ discretion in sentencing for non-violent crimes
</span><span style="color:#323232;">Made the sentencing guidelines of the Obama-era Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 retroactive
</span><span style="color:#323232;">Required the Attorney General to develop a risk and needs assessment system to assess the recidivism risk and criminogenic needs of federal prisoners
</span><span style="color:#323232;">Provided funding for rehabilitative programs to help inmates successfully reenter society
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Impact:
<span style="color:#323232;">The First Step Act has helped to reduce the number of people in federal prison
</span><span style="color:#323232;">The act has also expanded access to rehabilitative programs, which has led to a decrease in recidivism rates
</span><span style="color:#323232;">The law has provided a second chance for many individuals who were previously incarcerated, allowing them to reintegrate into society and find employment
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