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What did Jeff Sessions order federal prosecutors to do regarding criminal charges in 2017?
Seek maximum charges possible
Focus on non-violent drug offenses
Avoid mandatory sentencing
Prioritize white-collar crime
Answer
In 2017, Jeff Sessions ordered federal prosecutors to seek the maximum criminal charges possible. This directive rescinded a memo issued by his predecessor, Eric Holder, which aimed to curb mass incarceration by avoiding mandatory sentencing for drug crimes.
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