The Justice Department said federal prison officials could consider inmates for early release even if they haven’t yet served half of their sentences, clarifying a shifting policy
The Justice Department said Wednesday that federal prison officials could consider inmates for early release even if they haven’t yet served half of their sentences, clarifying a shifting policy that has sown confusion across the nation’s prisons and courts in recent days.
Dozens of inmates who had been granted early release as part of an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus were told this week they hadn’t served enough time to qualify, according to prisoners and court filings. Inmates, prosecutors and federal judges...
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