Early Release

Can Noncitizens Earn First Step Act Time Credits?

Peter J. Tomasek February 7, 2022 No Comment

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.

Peter J. Tomasek February 4, 2022 No Comment

There are 9,000 people out on CARES Act release right now. Only 1% of those 9,000—less than 10—have committed serious violations.

Peter J. Tomasek January 27, 2022 No Comment

The BOP started to apply FSA Time Credits last week, but you might still be waiting, including if you're already on home confinement.

Peter J. Tomasek January 27, 2022 No Comment

The BOP started to apply FSA time credits last week, but you may not get every credit you've earned. Hear one expert's thoughts...

Peter J. Tomasek January 13, 2022 No Comment

This morning started with some huge FSA Time Credits news. Here's everything you need to know about it in less than 600 words.

Peter J. Tomasek January 15, 2022 No Comment

The BOP has until January 15, 2022, to provide First Step Act time credits. Today is the deadline. Will the BOP follow the law?

Peter J. Tomasek January 8, 2022 No Comment

The First Step Act is coming up on an important deadline for its time credits system. Here's what you need to know.

Peter J. Tomasek December 23, 2021 No Comment

This is what the decision to allow those released to home confinement under the CARES Act to stay put means to Richard McDonald.

Peter J. Tomasek December 22, 2021 No Comment

For months, we haven't known if the Biden Administration would #KeepThemHome. Yesterday, we got our answer: Yes!

Peter J. Tomasek November 24, 2021 No Comment

If you have a loved one in prison, you've likely heard about the First Step Act, but can your loved one earn time credits under the Act yet?