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“I want to start by offering my sincere condolences to the Steinle family — who lost their daughter just three weeks ago — and to Sheriff Jones — who lost one of his deputies last Fall. You have our deepest sympathies and your losses are on each of our minds. Your presence here today is very much appreciated. “I also want to say how unfortunate it is that we are having this important hearing only ... Read more »

“I thank Ranking Member Conyers and Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson Lee for their hard work to address many of the issues facing the criminal justice system. I look forward to reviewing their legislation and finding areas of common ground in order to improve our nation’s criminal justice system.” – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Goodlatte Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Memb... Read more »

Supportive Quotes for Criminal Justice Reform Press Conference 7.22.15.pdf » Read more »

Summary of Youth Incarceration Reform Legislation (7.21.15).pdf » Read more »

LETIA 2015 Summary 7.20.15 Conyers.pdf » Read more »

Conyers-Lofgren Letter to Speaker Re: H.R. 3009 » Read more »

Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) and House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) issued a letter to House Speaker John A. Boehner urging that House Leadership honor their commitment to regular order. H.R. 3009, the “Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act,” is being rushed to the House floor this week without any committee revi... Read more »

7.22.15 Letter to Speaker Boehner re HR 3009 - FINAL.pdf » Read more »

Funding request for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Program and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs in the FY2016 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Cmtte. appropriations bill Read more »

On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Judiciary Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member Sheila Jackson lee (D-TX) will unveil a package of legislative proposals to reform policing and youth incarceration. WHO: House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee ... Read more »