21 Jan In The Judiciary, Even A Seat Belt Is A Double-Edged Sword
Our judiciary is under more scrutiny now than ever before, and it's not just politics. Don't believe me? Let's talk about a seat belt.
Judges
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.
16 Mar The Trial Tax In America
You have the constitutional right to a jury trial in criminal cases in the U.S. But it comes at a cost. That cost is called the "trial tax."
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.
28 Jan SCOTUS Green-Lights Matthew Reeves’s Execution
Last night, SCOTUS intervened to ensure Matthew Reeves's execution happened, even after two other courts put it on hold for an ADA violation.
24 Dec Incarcerating Kids: The U.S.’s Problem With Putting Children Behind Bars
The U.S. has a problem with incarcerating kids. Examples from Pennsylvania and Tennessee are finally getting the attention they deserve.
29 Jul Another Step Forward in Prohibiting Acquitted Conduct at Sentencing
The Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill will prohibit the use of acquitted conduct sentencing practice by various federal judges.