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fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Supreme Court will consider whether federal courts can reduce sentences based on innocence claim

Supreme Court to consider potential innocence in sentencing reductions under First Step Act.
Case highlights conflict between compassion and legal strictures in sentencing.
US news
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

'Pardon czar' notches Trump rare win with clemency advocates

Trump's criminal justice policies reveal contradictions, combining tough stances with reform efforts like the First Step Act and recent appointments for clemency advocacy.
Social justice
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Supreme Court will consider whether federal courts can reduce sentences based on innocence claim

Supreme Court to consider potential innocence in sentencing reductions under First Step Act.
Case highlights conflict between compassion and legal strictures in sentencing.
US news
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

'Pardon czar' notches Trump rare win with clemency advocates

Trump's criminal justice policies reveal contradictions, combining tough stances with reform efforts like the First Step Act and recent appointments for clemency advocacy.
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