10 Feb BOP Threatened Those Seeking FSA Time Credits, Court Filings Claim
According to new court filings, BOP officials have allegedly threatened federal prisoners who file habeas petitions over FSA Time Credits.
First Step Act Tag
31 Jan Interrogating Justice’s First Step Act Time Credits Explainer
It's been two weeks since the DOJ's big First Step Act Time Credits announcement. Our Explainer tries to answer the questions you still have.
12 Jan With A Handful Of Days Until FSA Deadline, Court Says Keep Waiting
Posted at 10:00h
in Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Ending Mass Incarceration, Governmental Accountability
For months, courts pushed the deadline for FSA time credits down the road. The result? Months of illegal detention at taxpayer expense.
08 Jan All You Need To Know About First Step Act Time Credits in 500 Words
Posted at 07:00h
in Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Ending Mass Incarceration, Governmental Accountability
Maybe you've heard about First Step Act time credits but aren't entirely sure what it means. Here's all you need to know in just 500 words.
08 Nov SCOTUS Petitions Raise “Stacking” Issues Under First Step Act
Two new SCOTUS petitions raise "stacking" issues under the First Step Act that could impact compassionate releases as well.
08 Oct SIGN OUR PETITION: BOP Must Apply First Step Act Time Credits Now
Interrogating Justice joins Ralph S. Behr and Federal Sentencing Alliance in calling on the BOP to start First Step Act time credits now.
22 Sep Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Can’t Get Republican Support
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has been at the forefront of bipartisan criminal justice reform for decades. Is he getting cold feet?
17 Sep Court Decisions Show Absurdity of BOP Approach to First Step Act
Two recent federal court decisions show how absurd the BOP approach to implementing the First Step Act's time credit system has really been.
16 Sep Seventh Circuit Denies First Step Act Relief to Two Prisoners
Earlier this week, the Seventh Circuit denied relief under the First Step Act to two prisoners. But the decision does give some flexibility.
16 Aug BOP First Step Act Programs And Activities Impossible To Predict
The First Step Act lets prisoners earn time credits by participating in programs and activities in prison, but it relies on the BOP to do so.