JD Supra

The White Collar Appeal: Second Circuit Holds That Judges Can’t Increase Sentences to Offset Reductions from the First Step Act or other Bureau of Prisons Programs

In a case of first impression in the federal Courts of Appeals, the Second Circuit held that district courts may not consider a defendant’s potential eligibility for a sentence reduction under the ...
The Hill

Prison reform laws could safely send thousands home — if they’re enforced

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the number of employees working for the Bureau of Prisons. We regret the error. The two of us have spent a ...
Forbes

Bureau Of Prisons Could Fix First Step Act, If It Had The Will

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a consultant on white-collar crime and former convicted felon.
Forbes

Bureau Of Prisons Progress Report On First Step Act Implementation

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a consultant on white-collar crime and former convicted felon. Federal Prisons like FCI Terminal Island hold prisoners that ...