SCOTUS Rules Against Prisoner in Compassionate Release Case

Ketanji Brown Jackson Stands Firm—and Alone—on Compassionate Release

Does the inaccuracy or unfairness of an underlying conviction count as an “extraordinary and compelling reason” for compassionate release?

SCOTUS rules against prisoner in compassionate release case

The Supreme Court ruled against a prisoner granted compassionate release, saying the statute used to vacate his sentence does not apply.

Barrett Torches Jackson's 'Perplexing' Dissent In Conviction Case

Writing on behalf of her conservative colleagues in Fernandez, Barrett wasted little time in torching Jackson's illogical solo dissent.

Justice Jackson breaks with liberals in lone Supreme Court dissent

The case focused on a murder-for-hire convict's attempt to secure his freedom through compassionate release.

Supreme Court Limits Compassionate Release for Defendants

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two decisions Thursday narrowly reading the federal compassionate release statute that allows reduced sentences for criminal defendants for "extraordinary and compelling reasons."