If this doesn't break your heart you must be made of stone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDVmldTurqk
As a side note: FAMM is a lobby organization advocating to roll back mandatory minimums. Check out their website if you want to read more and get involved. I donated some money, but I am not affiliated with them in any way.
It goes without saying that the entire prison system needs a major, MAJOR overhaul. There's some shit in the works right now, but it's not 100% sure if it will go through. I'll have to find it.