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.
Author: Peter J. Tomasek
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.
19 May Supreme Court Decision Showcases Danger of Nonunanimous Jury Verdicts
The Supreme Court decision in Edwards v Vannoy showcases exactly why letting nonunanimous jury verdicts stand is so dangerous.
17 May Explainer: The BOP Slow-Walks First Step Act Implementation
The First Step Act has a measure for rehabilitating prisoners that could start now, but the BOP has slow-walked its implementation anyway.
15 May Louisiana Public Defender Changes May Be Coming
Public defenders make the Sixth Amendment's right-to-counsel guarantee possible, but some say their independence is in jeopardy in Louisiana.
05 May The First Step Act Risk And Needs Assessment Explained
The First Step Act requires that the Attorney General and BOP complete a risk and needs assessment for each prisoner. What is the assessment?
01 May Explainer: Will Chauvin Appeal his Convictions?
Chauvin was convicted of two murder counts and one manslaughter count, but an appeal, as well as other investigations, are sure to come.