U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION VOTES TO ALLOWRETROACTIVE SENTENCE REDUCTIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Commission, by a majority vote, allowed for delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821 relating to...
U.S. Rep. Swalwell demands Dublin prison provide immediate legal, mental health services to women
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) sent a letter Friday to the new warden of FCI Dublin asking her why it appears...
Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law...
California governor Gavin Newsom signs bill limiting use of rap lyrics as evidence in court
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark bill into law restricting the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court. The Friday move...
Supreme court guts lifeline for prisoners who claim wrongful convictions
The decision bars federal courts from hearing new evidence not presented in a state court as a result of ineffective legal counsel The US...
New Jersey Governor Promotes Marijuana Legalization Referendum In New Ad
In case he hasn’t made it abundantly clear already, the governor of New Jersey wants residents to vote in favor of a referendum to...