Federal Inmates, Predominantly Black and Hispanic, Stand to Benefit from Reduced Sentences
The U.S. Sentencing Commission paved the way for significant reductions in sentences for thousands of federal inmates, with a notable…
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U.S. Federal Judiciary Faces Budget Shortfall Despite Significant Cuts
In a recent development, the U.S. federal judiciary announced a nearly $184 million reduction in its 2024 budget request. Despite…
Supreme Court Clarifies Sentencing Guidelines for Drug Crimes Involving Firearms
In a significant ruling on Friday, the United States Supreme Court unanimously clarified the sentencing guidelines for drug-related offenses involving…
Ex-Law Student Sentenced in Child Porn Case
A former law student Robert A. McDonald was sentenced today to a year in a halfway house for possessing child…