Image courtesy of Alexandria Gilliott via Wikimedia Commons. 21 Jan In The Judiciary, Even A Seat Belt Is A Double-Edged Sword Posted at 09:00h in Governmental Accountability, Judges Share 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. Read More
17 Mar New Decision On FSA Time Credits After New Rule Sides With BOP Posted at 08:30h in Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Governmental Accountability, Judges Share The first court decision to address the BOP's calculation of FSA Time Credits since the DOJ announced the new rule is ... underwhelming. Read More
16 Mar The Trial Tax In America Posted at 10:00h in Fairness in Sentencing, Judges, Prosecutors Share 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." Read More
26 Feb COVID-19, Vaccine Mandates, the BOP and Judges — What a Mess Posted at 08:30h in Fairness in Sentencing, Judges, Prisons Share COVID-19 vaccine mandates are a hot-button issue right now. But wait until you hear how courts use the vaccine to undermine Congress. Read More
28 Jan SCOTUS Green-Lights Matthew Reeves’s Execution Posted at 17:00h in Death Sentences, Judges Share Last night, SCOTUS intervened to ensure Matthew Reeves's execution happened, even after two other courts put it on hold for an ADA violation. Read More
24 Dec Incarcerating Kids: The U.S.’s Problem With Putting Children Behind Bars Posted at 09:03h in Judges Share The U.S. has a problem with incarcerating kids. Examples from Pennsylvania and Tennessee are finally getting the attention they deserve. Read More
29 Jul Another Step Forward in Prohibiting Acquitted Conduct at Sentencing Posted at 09:00h in Fairness in Sentencing, Judges, Police, Prosecutors Share 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. Read More