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Explainer: Can I Get A Passport With A Felony?
If you have a felony conviction, you may have trouble getting a passport. And, even with a passport, you still might have trouble traveling.
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Explainer: Do Prisoners Really Pay $249 Per Day?
Some states charge prisoner $249 per day for their incarceration. Almost always, they won’t have the money to pay it back.
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Explainer: Unanswered Questions About FSA Time Credits
There are a lot of questions about FSA time credits out there right now. Here’s the best information we have in less than 1,000 words.
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Explainer: What Overturning Roe v Wade Means For Criminal Justice
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, and its decision could have several impacts on the criminal justice system.
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Explainer: The Supreme Court Decision in Concepcion v United States
In Concepcion v United States, the Supreme Court ruled that district courts can consider many factors when deciding a First Step Act motion.
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Explainer: Courts Can’t Make Up Minds About FSA Time Credits
Courts have been providing guidance on challenging the BOP’s calculation of FSA time credits. So far, it’s been useless.
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Explainer: Courts, Prisoners and Forced Vaccination
In essence, courts have forced prisoners to get the COVID-19 vaccination. But you won’t see that on social media or in the news. Why?
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Explainer: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Ramirez v Collier
In a case called Ramirez v Collier, the U.S. Supreme Court delayed an execution based on a prisoner’s religious-freedom rights.
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Explainer: New Bail Law In Indiana Locks Up Extra Poor People
A new bail law in Indiana was passed in the name of safety, but all it’s likely to do is lock up more poor people.
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Explainer: The Deshaun Watson Case Goes to a Grand Jury
Deshaun Watson will be the subject of a grand jury proceeding on Friday. If the grand jury decides to charge him, he could be in trouble.
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