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A Crackdown On Drug Dealers Is Also A Crackdown On Drug Users

To combat the opioid crisis, the Trump administration is calling for drug dealers to face tougher penalties, including capital punishment in some cases. The U.S. Sentencing Commission is also considering proposals for tougher prison sentences in crimes involving fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is many times more deadly than heroin. “If we don’t get tough […]

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The DOJ Wants To Stop Drug Sales On The Dark Web, But That’s A Tough Task

As Trump tweets, government acts. Welcome to Meanwhile, our recurring look at what federal agencies are up to and how their work affects people’s lives. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is ramping up the online war on drugs. The Department of Justice last month announced the creation of the Joint Criminal Opioid Darknet Enforcement (J-CODE) team. […]

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