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Explainer: Can I Get A First Step Act Time Credits Lawyer?
A new federal court case out of Wisconsin demonstrates when you may get a court-appointed lawyer in a First Step Act time credits case.
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What is the First Step Act?
The First Step Act of 2018 was arguably the most significant criminal justice reform in decades. Here, we summarize what it did.
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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: First Step Act
President Biden’s Executive Order addresses several topics, but one of the most important ones is First Step Act implementation.
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How Does The First Step Act Impact Compassionate Release?
The First Step Act changed compassionate release for the better. But has it actually led to more compassionate releases?
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Can Noncitizens Earn First Step Act Time Credits?
We’ve received many questions about if noncitizens can earn First Step Act Time Credits. The answer is no, but you can earn other incentives.
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Does The BOP Have To Provide First Step Act Time Credits Today?
The BOP has until January 15, 2022, to provide First Step Act time credits. Today is the deadline. Will the BOP follow the law?
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Everything You Need To Know About First Step Act Time Credits
The First Step Act is coming up on an important deadline for its time credits system. Here’s what you need to know.
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News: 17 Attorneys General Call On SCOTUS Not To Limit First Step Act
SCOTUS is on track to decide what courts may consider for relief under the First Step Act. Now, 17 attorneys generals are weighing in.
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Petition Calls for BOP to Start First Step Act Time Credits
Interrogating Justice has joined a national press release and petition calling on the BOP to start counting First Step Act time credits now.
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What Programs And Activities Qualify Under The First Step Act?
Incarcerated people can earn time off their sentence under the First Step Act, but what programs and activities qualify for time credits?
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