Senate overwhelmingly backs overhaul of criminal justice system

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Senate backs sweeping bipartisan overhaul of criminal justice system in victory for President Trump

 

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As he should, since he helped Kavenaugh get a seat.

Imbecilic headline

This was not Trump's legislation. At all. Why is it so hard to delete and correct? How do orgs like you still not have social media editorial standards?

You senators trying to do something while still in power

No, they fucking didn't. They passed a collection of half-measures that only slightly mitigate the constant human rights crisis that we call 'justice'

Kudos and congrats to those republicans and democrats who supported this. Proud day for the US political system. Well done. Period. HUA!

What a bunch of BS WaPo!

Victory 4 Trump? C'mon and it's not sweeping.

Why does your subheader focus on political victories instead of the substance of what's actually in the bill?

Why is it a victory for him? Why is it not a victory for America?

History tell me not to get excited about laws that white men write, sign and pass.

WPJohnWagner karoun I’m unclear exactly how this is a “victory” for President Trump.” He agreed not to veto a bill that seems to have passed by veto-proof majorities? Were there specific provisions he advocated? Congress is a co-equal branch. Let’s talk about it as such.

Most reforms. Clickbait headlines are bad.

Justice for whom? I’m certain that people of color will be at disadvantage in this system.

How is it a victory for Trump if Senator Warren backed it?

if the Senate GOP voted for it, some of their donors/cronies must be getting rich off it...

Damn this is so great. Wow. I utterly did not expect this to happen.

Well well now wasn’t that easy!!! Thank you President Trump.

I hope they scrutinized the language in the bill. One verb, one clause can change the game.

Is it a victory because it helps reduce Ivanka’s prison time, because I haven’t read the bill yet but that’s the only way I can see this reflecting on him.

Why would you pretend trump cares about the substance of this bill? He couldn't pass a pop quiz on what's in it, and you know it.

Why is this a victory for Trump? He hasn't even read the damn thing or couldn't possibly comprehend what it even says!

Lock him up

Let my People go!let my people go!

Really I think 44 wanted to do this but GOP wouldn’t allow him a victory.... do these reforms apply to collusion with Russians?

trump has nothing to do with it. Stop normalizing him. You are helping the downfall of America.

Victory for America not trump

Another win for Trump and America. Truly transformative presidency.

USJusticeAction No victory for Trump it’s for the PEOPLE!!

This has nothing to do with Trump do not glorify his name...

So where is the money? Neither Trump or JK would do this without getting paid somehow.

He’s a treasonous criminal this doesn’t change that...

Looking for a comprehensive public accounting of this bills impact several years hence. Unbiased, pro, or con, what were the overall results, so public will know was this a positive move, or one with unintended regretful consequences.

That evil, unpresidential racist potus

But how is this a win for realDonaldTrump ? Isn’t it a win for Americans? I’m just saying.. y’all seem a little thirsty to give him a win just so y’all can look fair and balanced.. That’s 😂.. Y’all still playing that game with him..🙄.. anyway Congrats to inmates. Big win for u

Just think what could have been accomplished in the past 2 years had the country not been divided and lied to by a strategic misinformation campaign lead by Christopher Steele, the Clinton crew, and the traitorous criminals in the mueller team and leftist media.

This is a victory for a lot of people, but sure, let’s make *everything* about him

How is this a victory for trump? What the hell did he do?

What a negotiator.

Why is this a “win” for Trump? He had nothing to do with it. Didn’t campaign on it, in fact, once his base knows what’s in it I doubt they’ll support it.

How is it a victory for him? It is a victory for common sense IF THEY DO IT RIGHT! Because we can get an overhaul that is worse off than we are.

This is a victory for everyone who thinks that the Prison System and Prosecutors are too harsh a punishment for non-violent first time offenders.

Trump may have a personal interest in sentencing reform ...

Victory for Trump?! It's like a fart emanating from a rapidly decomposing body. A last dying gasp of a body that was supposedly under Trump's control and yet he couldn't even get compromise from his own side until now, with this awkward cheer of 'YAY! We did something right!'

It's a victory for Trump as opposed to what? A loss for the democrats? This characterisation is foolish.

Republicans supported this quality bill? They must be expecting an increase in white collar crime incarceration...

Trump and victory should not be part of the same sentence. WallHimUp

Why is that a victory for Trump? What did he have to do with it except announce he'd sign it?

this bill impacts millions of families who have suffered an unjust system. It’s a great move, but it’s not a ‘political win’ ffs

'We didn't fall flat on our faces this time! And it only took two years!'

How is “bipartisanship” a victory for the pussygrabber?

How far does the overhaul goes in reversing mass incarceration, solitary confinement, vengeful sentencing... How does it support repentance and reintegration?

He’s gonna need it.

This should be nothing but celebrated....under normal circumstances. Under current circumstances I cant help but wonder if the same party that fought against felons gaining the right to vote so hard are now only caring about prison because so many of them are on their way there

How does Trump win? His family will end up spending less time in jail?

Justice reform was part of his election platform? I thought it was locking up his political opponents or something

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Gee, when you do things in a bi-partisan way, things get done. Maybe Republicans should have tried that for the last two years...

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The Latest: Senate passes sweeping criminal justice overhaulWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate's consideration of criminal justice legislation (all times local): 8:52 p.m. The Senate has passed a sweeping criminal justice overhaul supported by groups on the left and right, handing President Donald Trump a victory as Congress prepares to adjourn for the holidays. The bill gives judges more discretion when sentencing some drug offenders and boosts prisoner rehabilitation efforts. It also reduces the life sentence for some drug offenders with three convictions, or 'three strikes,' to 25 years. The changes would only apply to federal prisoners. The Senate vote is the culmination of years of negotiations aimed at addressing concerns that the nation's war on drugs has exploded the prison population without helping people prepare for their return to society. The vote in the Senate Tuesday was 87-12. The House is also expected to pass the measure this week, sending it to Trump for his signature. I think it’s a win for the country, no? MAGA He is going to use it to pardon himself! so much maga!
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