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What is the “Compassionate Release” Program offered to federal inmates by the Bureau of Prisons?
Inmates in federal correctional facilities and their families have the right to request a sentence reduction or early termination under the Bureau of Prison’s “Compassionate Release” program, but many people don’t understand how the program works, or how to apply for it. We’ve put together some information that may answer some common questions about the…
Inmates in federal correctional facilities and their families have the right to request a sentence reduction or early termination under the Bureau of Prison’s “Compassionate Release” program, but many people don’t understand how the program works, or how to apply for it. We’ve put together some information that may answer some common questions about the…
Arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzou Points to an Increase in Prosecutions for Violating US Sanctions Against Iran
Federal prosecutors in New York arrested Meng Wanzhou, the Chief Financial Officer of Huawei Technologies, a global manufacturing company based in China. Arrested in Canada, Wanzhou now faces extradition and prosecution in the United States. While prosecutors haven’t yet announced what criminal charges they are bringing against Wanzhou, it is widely believed that the charges…
Federal prosecutors in New York arrested Meng Wanzhou, the Chief Financial Officer of Huawei Technologies, a global manufacturing company based in China. Arrested in Canada, Wanzhou now faces extradition and prosecution in the United States. While prosecutors haven’t yet announced what criminal charges they are bringing against Wanzhou, it is widely believed that the charges…
What is the “FIRST STEP Act” and how would it help people in federal court?
These past few weeks, news outlets have been heavily focused on the debate in Congress over the “FIRST STEP Act,” a bipartisan proposal to reform federal sentencing laws and conditions in federal prisons. With the president’s recent endorsement, the First Step Act has a good chance of being passed and signed into law next year.…
These past few weeks, news outlets have been heavily focused on the debate in Congress over the “FIRST STEP Act,” a bipartisan proposal to reform federal sentencing laws and conditions in federal prisons. With the president’s recent endorsement, the First Step Act has a good chance of being passed and signed into law next year.…
Will the Dimaya decision help federal inmates serve less time?
The answer is “maybe.” Earlier this month, the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, along with other district courts in the United States, issued an order calling for a comprehensive review of defendants who may be eligible for resentencing under the Supreme Court’s ruling in Sessions v. Dimaya, which struck down 18…
The answer is “maybe.” Earlier this month, the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, along with other district courts in the United States, issued an order calling for a comprehensive review of defendants who may be eligible for resentencing under the Supreme Court’s ruling in Sessions v. Dimaya, which struck down 18…
Motel 6 settles lawsuit on accusations that it violated privacy rights
Earlier this week, news outlets reported that prominent motel chain Motel 6 has agreed to pay $7.6 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by Latino guests who accused the motel of sending their personal information to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). Specifically, the lawsuit…
Earlier this week, news outlets reported that prominent motel chain Motel 6 has agreed to pay $7.6 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by Latino guests who accused the motel of sending their personal information to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). Specifically, the lawsuit…