16 Jun With Supreme Court Decision, First Step Act Underachieves Again
The Supreme Court’s First Step Act decision in Terry v. United States is as predictable as it is disappointing for sentencing reform.
Author: Peter J. Tomasek
15 Jun Solitary Confinement in Michigan Makes High-Profile Headlines
As justice reform continues making headlines, solitary confinement in Michigan is finally getting the high-profile treatment it deserves.
12 Jun The NBA Playoffs Are a Good Time to Remember Securus Technologies
The NBA Playoffs are a good time to remember that Securus Technologies makes hundreds of millions off of prison phone calls every year.
10 Jun Pennsylvania DA May Face Accountability after Plea Deal Memo
Allegheny County DA Stephen Zappala may face accountability after his unethical plea deal memo went public, but only time will tell.
04 Jun Biden Ends Trump Executive Order on Criminal Justice Reform
When President Biden rescinded a Trump executive order on criminal justice reform, right-wing groups' criticisms were loud. Was it warranted?
01 Jun BOP Continues Narrowing CARES Act Relief, Even Under Biden
Since President Trump signed the CARES Act into law, the BOP has dragged its feet, implementing the law in a slow and narrow way.
30 May Supreme Court Overturns “Watershed” Exception to Retroactivity Rule
In Edwards v. Vannoy, the Supreme Court overturned the "watershed" exception to its retroactivity rules. What does that mean going forward?
26 May The BOP Has discretion under the First Step Act, But How Much?
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) undoubtedly has discretion under the First Step Act when it comes to earned time credits. But how much?
24 May Texas Prosecutor Faces Accountability, But It’s Too Little Too Late
Former Texas prosecutor Rick Jackson finally faced accountability after he put two innocent men in prison, but it's too little and too late.
21 May Low-Level Cocaine Offenders Left Out to Dry With The First Step Act
The First Step Act provisions on powder-versus-crack cocaine sentencing were significant, but maybe not for low-level offenders.