The Supreme Court v. The First Step Act

5-4 by Prologue Projects

Jun 16, 202641:13Government & Organizations

In two cases this term, federal inmates sought their freedom based on compassionate release, an early release process that was expanded under the 2018 First Step Act. The Supreme Court denied both requests. If you're not...

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