bipartisan legislation to provide additional oversight of federal prisons to address widespread scandals and misconduct, in particular sexual abuse of … [Read more...]
NATIONAL – Panel weighs compassionate release, firearms penalties
The U.S. Sentencing Commission is considering changes in federal sentencing guidelines, focusing on compassionate release and increased penalties for … [Read more...]
Former Oregon prison director to head beleaguered Federal Bureau of Prisons
The new head of the scandal-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons says she believes in good government and transparency. Colette Peters told The … [Read more...]
Congress weighs efficiency, fairness for federal prisoners
Congress is considering legislation to increase efficiency and fairness for federal prisoners. The bipartisan Senate bill called the Criminal … [Read more...]
US Department of Justice to limit legal rights
Civil rights advocates are fearful that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) may use the country’s national emergencies, such as the coronavirus and … [Read more...]
US Senate focusing on alleviating mass incarceration
In early February, national government officials grappled with trying to implement cost-effective strategies to alleviate mass incarceration. The … [Read more...]
Terms ‘Felon’ and ‘Convict’ Stricken by Justice Department
The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs announced in May that it will no longer use words such as “felon” or “convict” to refer to people … [Read more...]