So, why the continual denial that race was a big factor in the election? by certain liberals even?

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28. It's a false equivalency to say the health crisis was the problem. It was the criminal activity

that could be associated with drug use and no financial means of supporting an addiction that was probably a factor in users being sentenced. The others of course are perception, money, a good lawyer and any priors. I don't support the law, it is punitive and abusive.
"Three Strikes" statute provides for mandatory life imprisonment if a convicted felon: (1) has been convicted in federal court of a "serious violent felony"; and (2) has two or more previous convictions in federal or state courts, at least one of which is a "serious violent felony" (the other offense may be a serious drug offense). The sentencing enhancements in this law can have a significant impact on a criminal defendant.

What Is A Serious Violent Felony?

The statute defines a serious violent felony to include:

Murder;
Manslaughter;
Sex offenses;
Kidnapping;
Robbery; and
Any offense punishable by 10 years or more which includes an element of the use of force or involves a significant risk of force