Scott at the White House, Discusses Criminal Justice Reform with Senior Obama Administration Officials

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release
July 31, 2014

Readout of the Obama Administration's Meeting with Members of Congress and their Constituents on Criminal Justice Reform

Today, senior Administration officials met with Members of Congress and their constituents in the Roosevelt Room to engage on criminal justice priorities and discuss policies, Administrative initiatives, and legislative efforts to reform the criminal justice system. The Members and their constituents shared some of the best practices that are working well back home in their districts and states, and discussed ways that the Administration can best partner with Members, local law enforcement, and community leaders to use evidence-based practices to reduce recidivism, improve access to economic opportunities, deter crime, and address our most pressing public safety challenges. The group also emphasized the need to advance common-sense sentencing reform legislation that will address disparities in the justice system and strengthen protections for vulnerable populations. Administration officials reaffirmed the President's commitment to building fairer and more equitable juvenile and criminal justice systems.

Members of Congress who attended the meeting included:

• Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota
• Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island
• Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
• Representative Bobby Scott of Virginia
• Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York
• Representative Robin Kelly of Illinois

Senior Administration officials who attended the meeting included:

• Attorney General Eric Holder
• Roy L. Austin, Jr., Deputy Assistant to the President for the Office of Urban Affairs, Justice and Opportunity
• Michael Bosworth, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Counsel to the President

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