Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

1. Drug-related robberies involving assault with a dangerous weapon (U.S.C. § 2118(c)(1)) 2. Assault resulting in… https://t.co/0Nttd4FDZf — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

While the bill excludes some crimes from earning the new early release “time credits”, why are the following crimes… https://t.co/yePAknF1RC — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Can @senmikelee promise the American people that nothing in the criminal justice bill gives any type of early relea… https://t.co/6PuzkpkQPt — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours. Wherever you are, I hope you’re surrounded by family & friends. Thanksg… https://t.co/hlRT3xgVNy — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

.@SenMikeLee sunlight and debate are good things. Looking forward to a robust debate of bill’s text and its impact on public safety. — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

It’s true that for this new time-credit system, BOP needs to classify as “low-risk”, although other provisions in b… https://t.co/xbbhuESYK6 — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Some criminals are ineligible for new credits, but many serious & violent felons are eligible, because “ineligible… https://t.co/vf3uc31d8l — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Drafter’s own fact sheet about new bill failed to mention this major change. You have to read bill’s text to learn… https://t.co/rmWiRxzR6R — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

House-passed bill said inmates only get “pre-release custody” for new credits. Senate drafters quietly slipped in “… https://t.co/CzOnes9MoV — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Proponents now say new “time credits” are not early release b/c inmates use them for “prerelease custody,” not rele… https://t.co/oiXqp85fBf — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Here’s what Congressional Budget Office said about the House-passed version (a far more modest-bill, without senten… https://t.co/AbmG9mDlX9 — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

.@SenMikeLee: “Nothing in the First Step Act gives inmates early release.” But as I showed yesterday, the bill text… https://t.co/sEEOuPYDe7 — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

My colleague @SenMikeLee and I have a good-faith, substantive disagreement on wisdom of the First Step Act. By look… https://t.co/Cdan1lfMJl — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

RT @StateAVC: To learn more about #INFTreaty, #Russia violations, sustained U.S. efforts to preserve the treaty and return the #Russian Fed… — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

This trafficker went from 20-year sentence to out in about 10 years (or less, if combined with programs already in… https://t.co/Xgj545EMTb — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

If the trafficker in “low-risk” category, he can use credits to transfer into "pre-release custody or supervised re… https://t.co/X1IhuSoYti — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Look at vague definition of "productive activities" that result in early release "time credits." Bureau of Prisons… https://t.co/EpBpFiVVyP — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Some offenders ineligible for this, but fentanyl traffickers are eligible. Only fentanyl organizers—under 10% of tr… https://t.co/rKfISinkxP — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Then, bill creates new "time credits" section, and trafficker can get 10 days credit per 30 spent in "evidence-base… https://t.co/fStVrpmoe4 — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Next, trafficker is eligible for expanded "good time" credits because bill allows offenders to earn 54 days credit… https://t.co/hBKcWtLmuy — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Assume this trafficker has a prior serious drug felony. Under current law, minimum 20-year sentence. Under the Firs… https://t.co/AqYt7VfFrK — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Proponents of the First Step Act have said that "nothing in the First Step Act gives inmates early release." But lo… https://t.co/DFFT4TD2lC — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Look at the bill. Inmates also get early release in many other sections, including retroactive application of Fair… https://t.co/EZlQXgxk33 — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

.@SenMikeLee no early release? Look at text. Eligible prisoners – including those who assault law enforcement offic… https://t.co/5gz3gNHErv — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

The "final" text of the FIRST STEP Act was only released yesterday, and details seem to continue to change. If it’s… https://t.co/9oFDzS22LA — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Or that it gives early release to “low level, nonviolent” criminals who steal passports & immigration docs from ali… https://t.co/GmTRNG2qR1 — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

There have been no hearings on this bill. Why are proponents afraid of hearings & letting members find out what’s i… https://t.co/PePtF2l9U1 — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

RT @usatodayopinion: From @SenTomCotton: Lame-duck Congress' rush for criminal justice reform plan will hurt, not help. https://t.co/ixcmbz… — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

Great to see @AsaHutchinson today! https://t.co/liSQOUKAC5 — PolitiTweet.org

Tom Cotton @SenTomCotton

RT @RepWesterman: I appreciate @USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue taking the time to meet with the Arkansas delegation this morning and discuss t… — PolitiTweet.org