Author: Peter J. Tomasek
18 Nov Report Highlights BOP Refusal to Apply First Step Act Time Credits
A new OIG report highlights the fact that, after three years, the BOP's refusal to apply a single First Step Act time credit remains ongoing.
13 Nov Annual Prison Costs Go Deeper Than Government Budgets
It's true that annual prison costs crush state and federal government budgets in the U.S., but they crush families even more.
11 Nov Oregon Commutes Life Sentences for 70+ People Sentenced As Kids
Views on kids in the justice system are changing, and the Oregon Governor's decision to commute more than 70 life sentences reflects that.
10 Nov First Step Implementation Act Aims To Fix First Step Act Problems
The First Step Implementation Act aims to fix several problems with the First Step Act that became law in 2018. But does it do enough?
08 Nov SCOTUS Petitions Raise “Stacking” Issues Under First Step Act
Two new SCOTUS petitions raise "stacking" issues under the First Step Act that could impact compassionate releases as well.
06 Nov NYC Mayor Takes Steps to Make New York City Jail Conditions Worse
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio committed to improve conditions in the City's jails several years ago. If anything, they've gotten worse.