Families Against Mandatory Minimums

FAMM works to change mandatory sentencing laws through the legislative process on the federal and state levels, participating in precedent-setting legal cases and through public education.

Federal advocacy campaign
FAMM challenges federal mandatory minimums by educating Congress and the Sentencing Commission about the need to replace unjust laws with fair and proportionate sentencing policy. FAMM works with thousands of prisoners and families across the country whose lives are adversely affected by mandatory minimums and provides a platform for our members to speak out against federal sentencing laws.

Our litigation project provides litigation assistance and pro bono counsel for sentencing issues considered by the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

State advocacy campaign
FAMM promotes the reform of state sentencing laws in a number of states throughout the country, including on-the-ground campaigns in Massachusetts and Florida. We depend heavily on our membership to advocate for sentencing reform in every state.

Communications
FAMM works with the media to publicize the injustices of federal and state mandatory sentencing laws and to shine a light on the human face of sentencing injustice. Members and the public are kept up-to-date with the latest sentencing news through FAMM's website, e-Alerts and social media. .