J. R. Woodgates

The vast majority of prison inmates are in state prisons, rather than federal prisons – almost seven times as many.

While reduced sentencing guidelines for non-violent drug offenses will now result in shorter prison sentences for those prosecuted by the feds, the vast majority of criminals are prosecuted by state justice systems.

See how – for them – the likelihood of sentencing reform is remote, at best (unless they live in Texas):

SENTENCING REFORM FOR THE MANY REMAINS REMOTE