United States v. Williams

MEMORANDUM

Defendants in the above-captioned cases have moved for an order declaring invalid and unenforceable the United States Sentencing Guidelines (“Sentencing Guidelines” or “Guidelines”) promulgated by the United States Sentencing Commission (“Sentencing Commission” or “Commission”) on the grounds that they are unconstitutional and contravene Congress’ statutory intent. We, the United States District Court Judges for the Middle District of Tennessee, sitting en banc, having fully reviewed the briefs submitted by defendants, the Department of Justice, and the Commission, 1 having heard…