Judges and Judiciary
Sep. 25, 2003
U.S. Judicial Conference Backs Repeal of Sentencing Limitations
WASHINGTON - The Judicial Conference of the United States on Tuesday voted unanimously to support repeal of a controversial new law that limits judges' ability to "downwardly depart" from federal sentencing guidelines and requires the Justice Department to report on those judges who do.
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