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Here’s Why America Needs the HALT Fentanyl Act, and Why It Won’t Lead to Overcriminalization

Here’s Why America Needs the HALT Fentanyl Act, and Why It Won’t Lead to Overcriminalization
President Donald Trump speaks next to a display of "DEA Evidence" at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., March 14, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
John Koufos
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I worked with President Donald Trump on the  First Step Act and am acutely aware of the damage that unnecessarily tough-on-crime laws can do, but I am glad to vouch for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which advances both public health and just enforcement.
John Koufos
John Koufos
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John Koufos leads Cottage Four, LLC, a consulting firm in Washington, D.C., that serves the private and public sectors on technology, health care and justice issues. John worked with the Trump administration on the First Step Act, and assists law enforcement leaders around the country to advance smart-on-crime policies.
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