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What Economists Can't Tell You About the Costs of Gun Violence

"The Economic Toll of Gun Violence: How Our Nation Bears the Costs" Hearing before the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee July 20, 2022 Amy E. Swearer Legal Fellow, Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies The Heritage Foundation Chairman Beyer, Ranking Member Lee, and distinguished members of Congress, ....

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We Have Effective Gun Violence Solutions. You Just Won't Listen.

Hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform June 8, 2022 Amy E. Swearer Legal Fellow, Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies The Heritage Foundation ....

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This Hampton Roads group bails people out of jail when they can't afford it

Since it was founded in 2020, the Tidewater Solidarity Bail Fund has covered the cost of bail for 100 individuals arrested for low-level crimes. The average amount spent per case is approximately $1,000. ....

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Norfolk prosecutor says mandatory minimum sentences can lead to excessive sentences for Black defendants

Mandatory minimums were adopted decades ago as a part of the “tough on crime” movement. They are predetermined prison sentences for certain crimes in Virginia – outlined by the General Assembly – including crimes like DUIs, drug distribution and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. ....

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Data shows Black men receive harsher punishments than whites for same crimes

Black men statistically received harsher prison sentences than white men who commit the same crimes, according to the U.S. Sentencing Commission. ....

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