17 Mar New Decision On FSA Time Credits After New Rule Sides With BOP
The first court decision to address the BOP's calculation of FSA Time Credits since the DOJ announced the new rule is ... underwhelming.
Author: Peter J. Tomasek
09 Mar Wooden v United States: A Positive Outcome On Mandatory Minimums
In Wooten v United States, the Supreme Court issued a rare but correct decision against the overuse of mandatory-minimum sentences.
03 Mar Prison sentences aren’t productive. So why do we like them so much?
Would the people serving prison sentences in the United States be more productive doing something else? The answer, almost always, is yes.
26 Feb COVID-19, Vaccine Mandates, the BOP and Judges — What a Mess
COVID-19 vaccine mandates are a hot-button issue right now. But wait until you hear how courts use the vaccine to undermine Congress.
19 Feb Government Officials Look to End Early and Compassionate Release
The hope for early or compassionate release is what often keeps people in U.S. prisons alive. Government officials want to take that away.
17 Feb BOP Response To COVID-19 Only Looks Good On Paper
The BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic looks pretty good on paper. But, in reality, it has been a complete and total failure.
15 Feb Courts Keep Rubber-Stamping BOP FSA Time Credits Calculations
Americans in federal prisons are having trouble with the BOP's calculations of their FSA time credits, but courts don't want to help.
10 Feb BOP Threatened Those Seeking FSA Time Credits, Court Filings Claim
According to new court filings, BOP officials have allegedly threatened federal prisoners who file habeas petitions over FSA Time Credits.