Congressman Kelly ArmstrongVerified account

While having this conversation, let's recognize that @realDonaldTrump’s leadership led to the enactment of the FIRST STEP Act—the most significant criminal justice reform to ever come out of D.C. It specifically reduced sentences for many non-violent minority prisoners.

Here is how we can build on these reforms: • address the trial penalty • provide adequate resources for public defenders • ensure that defendants receive all exculpatory evidence before a court can accept their guilty plea

We should also continue to reform sentencing, such as ensuring total drug weight and firearms enhancements do not apply to defendants who are not directly culpable.

We also need to bring federal law enforcement into the 21st Century by requiring that they record interviews. Written interview notes are susceptible to abuse and bias.