State Senator Melissa Wintrow discusses the issues of over-incarceration and mandatory minimum laws in the U.S. She highlights the lack of discretion in courts, particularly in cases of drug offenses where addiction is mistaken for trafficking. Wintrow expresses concern about the high percentage of incarcerated women who were victims of abuse and the cycle of trauma and re-victimization. She advocates for judicial discretion, treatment of drug addiction, and reformative programs to reduce incarceration times.