In sentencing a defendant it is impermissible for a federal district court to depart from a sentence prescribed by the sentencing guidelines on the basis of ____________________.

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It is impermissible for a federal district court to depart from a sentence prescribed by the sentencing guidelines on the basis of any of these factors, including race, religion, national origin, sex, or socioeconomic status. Sentencing decisions should be based on the facts of the case and the defendant's individual circumstances, without consideration of irrelevant factors.

In Sentencing a Defendant It Is Impermissible for a Federal