Crack cocaine and powder cocaine are the same chemicals in different forms. But crack use carries a heavier sentence than powder cocaine. Congress’ Equal Act would have changed the discrepancy, but it didn’t make it into the omnibus spending bill.
Congress Misses Chance to Pass Equal Act to End Crack Sentencing Disparity
By Jason Perry
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