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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Maryland Politicians Call on Justice Department to #KeepThemHome
For months, family members, organizations and now Maryland lawmakers have called on the Biden Administration to #KeepThemHome.
U.S. House Passes Bill Treating Crack Cocaine Same As Powder
The U.S. house has passed a bill that would treat crack cocaine the same as powder cocaine for purposes of federal sentencing.
DOJ To Investigate Violence And Abuse in Georgia Prisons
Violence in Georgia jails and prisons seems to be exploding, and now the Department of Justice has started an investigation.
Arkansas Jail Doctor Prescribed Ivermectin to COVID-19 Patients
The Arkansas Medical Board is investigating a doctor who has been treating COVID-19 patients at Washington County Jail in Arkansas with the drug ivermectin. The drug is dangerous when used to treat coronavirus, the Food & Drug Administration has warned.
Man Gets Four-Year Sentence for Droning Contraband into Prison
People inside and outside Fort Dix worked together to drop cell phones, tobacco, and other contraband into prison at night.
Federal Court to Hear the Infamous “Kids for Cash” Case
The Wilkes-Barre Federal courthouse to hear the infamous "Kids for Cash" lawsuit hearing and thousands of victims to testify.
FCI Dublin Warden Charged With Sexual Abuse of Prisoners
A warden at Dublin Federal Correctional Institution sexually assaulted women prisoners under his authority. PREA complaints are a helpful resource to file complaints against sexual assault in prison.
BOP’s Transition to Scanning Prison Mail Raises Privacy Concerns
BOP's transition to scanning prison mail and sending original mail and pictures to incarcerated people raises privacy concerns.