Biden’s Historic Clemency Grants
Last week, President Joe Biden announced the largest single day act of clemency in modern presidential history, pardoning 39 people…
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Seventh Circuit Calls for CJA Panel Applications
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has adopted a new Appellate Criminal Justice Act Plan revising the procedures for appointment…
Notice of Rescission of Circuit Rule 35 and Modification of Circuit Rule 26.1
On behalf of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, a press release regarding the Notice of…
Notice of Proposed Circuit Rule Changes and Opportunity for Comment
Notice is hereby given that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §…
Cert. Alert! Delligatti v. United States, No. 23-825
Good Afternoon Friends, I hope everyone is having a great start to their week. I am writing to share that…
Sup. Ct. Opinion Alert! Brown v. United States (No. 23–6389) (Consolidated with No. 22–6640, Jackson v. United States)
Greetings Friends, I hope this message finds you well. I am sorry to be emailing about the U.S. Supreme Court’s…
2024 Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines: Summary and Some Initial Practice Tips
Good afternoon, everyone! The Sentencing Commission voted to adopt Amendments to the 2024 Guidelines. These go to Congress on May…
Updates- Sentencing Commission, Supreme Court, and more!
Hi friends, The Sentencing Commission just finished up hearings for this year’s amendment cycle, which means that SRC’s insanely busy…
Scam Alert
We have been alerted about a new scam that preys on families with a loved one in prison, please beware!…
President Biden Pardons Federal Marijuana Convictions
In October of 2022, President Biden pardoned many federal and D.C. offenses for simple marijuana possession. On December 22, 2023,…