13 Dec Piling On: The Perils of Interagency Criminal and Civil Investigations
When federal, state and local agencies work together on civil and criminal investigations, criminal charges can get piled on.
Fairness in Sentencing
05 Dec Q & A: What Happened To The EQUAL Act?
The EQUAL Act passed the House 361-66. It also has overwhelming support from Republicans and Democrats. It can't pass the Senate. Why?
21 Nov New BOP Guidance on FSA Time Credits Helps With Confusion
Last Friday, the BOP published a Program Statement that clears up a lot of the confusion around FSA Time Credits. Why did it take so long?
14 Nov BOP’s 18-Month FSA Time Credits Rule Fails First Legal Test
The BOP announced its 18-month FSA time credits rule roughly two months ago. It has already faced and failed its first legal test.
21 Oct New York’s Bail Reform Law: Truth, Lies on Videotape
New York's bail reform law is at the center of the state's gubernatorial race. But bail reform isn't nearly as controversial as it seems.
19 Oct DeSantis’ Voter Fraud Arrests Are Heartbreaking But Ordinary
The video of DeSantis' voter fraud arrests all over social media is heartbreaking. But it's also an ordinary part of the justice system.
09 Sep Legislating From The Bench: First Step Act Caselaw
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If you're looking for an example of judges legislating from the bench, look no further than First Step Act caselaw. It's everywhere.
01 Sep When It Comes To FSA Time Credits, The BOP Always Wins
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Every month, federal courts issue decisions addressing how the BOP handles disputes over FSA time credits. The BOP wins almost every time.
29 Aug The Unexpected Impact of Dobbs On Criminal Justice: Part II
The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision will have a huge impact on the criminal justice system, especially when it comes to pregnancy in prisons.
11 Aug Some Judges Still Think FSA Time Credits Are Optional
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The DOJ, BOP, and many federal judges have made progress on implementing FSA Time Credits. But some judges are going the opposite direction.