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Jun 2, 2026
Retro application of anti-stacking sentencing amendment rejected
The U.S. Supreme Court rules First Step Act sentencing changes cannot justify compassionate release for inmates sentenced before the law's 2018 passage.
Jun 30, 2025
SCOTUS widens door to First Step Act sentencing relief
SCOTUS rules First Step Act applies retroactively to defendants with vacated sentences, easing penalties for certain firearm-related convictions.
Feb 18, 2020
Criminal Law: Sentencing-Reduction-First Step Act
Where an inmate sought a reduction under the First Step Act of 2018, the judgment is affirmed because he was not eligible because he was sentenced prior to December 21, […]
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