A new memo makes it clear that the BOP has drastically limited First Step Act Time Credits, and you're the one who pays for it.
If you're looking for an example of judges legislating from the bench, look no further than First Step Act caselaw. It's everywhere.
Every month, federal courts issue decisions addressing how the BOP handles disputes over FSA time credits. The BOP wins almost every time.
Slavery is legal in the U.S. But, instead of calling it slavery, we call it prison labor. And, for some, forced prison labor is a good thing.
After making broad campaign promises about immigration, the number of immigrants in migrant detention camps in the U.S. in 2022 has gone up.
The Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v Wade in Dobbs had a huge impact, which is likely to extend to the criminal justice system.
The "lock 'em up" mentality has overwhelmed the United States for decades. As a result, we have lots of overcrowding. But what else?
The BOP safely moved nearly 5,000 people to home confinement during the pandemic because of the CARES Act and saved a lot. Why stop now?
Discussions about prison conditions are in the media now more than ever. But, for the most part, they haven't led to any action. Why?
It is reasonable to consider 2021 the year of justice reform, with local, state and federal officials all taking part. While major cities like Sacramento and New York garner attention, few are talking about reform efforts in rural America.