Injustice—especially racial injustice—is written into our nation’s drug sentencing laws. It is embodied especially in laws that attach mandatory minimum sentences to certain categories of drug-related crimes. Thankfully, all three branches of the federal government seem to be awakening to this racial incoherence, and are critically assessing the issue in a more serious manner than they have in my lifetime (1986 marking the inception of both mandatory minimums and yours truly, I will proudly point out that I am two months the senior of Congress’ fear-induced brainchild). According to a December 17th New York Times article, however, a power struggle between legislative and judicial branches may bar concerted progress on the matter.