Nevertheless, as noted by Judge Rakoff, the Guidelines still play a significant role in sentencing decisions because they must serve as a starting point for the court’s consideration. [1] ...

The federal sentencing landscape in the United States could undergo a significant transformation with recent amendments to update the United States Sentencing Guidelines that will go into effect ...

Thousands of federal inmates, who are disproportionately Black and Hispanic, became eligible on Thursday for reduced sentences, and in many cases immediate release from prison following a decision ...

March 26, 2024 - On March 15, a divided U.S. Supreme Court decided Pulsifer v. United States, No. 22-340 (6-3) in a way that thwarts sentencing reform. The case involved the "safety valve," a ...