Problem 1. Look up current legislation in their state on mandatory drug sentencing. They should also research any sentencing reform efforts in their state.
Problem 2. Research data on local jail confinement-crime types and sentence dispositions. They can compare this to national or state trends.
Problem 3. Debate the merits of a drug prison. Should those who possess drugs, sell drugs, traffic drugs, etc. be sent to a different type of prison? If so, why or why not? If yes, what should the prison be like for each type of drug crime offender?