From prison cell to federal reform: A fix for the First Step Act

Feb 25, 2026 - 13:00
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From prison cell to federal reform: A fix for the First Step Act
The Bureau of Prisons has failed to properly administer the First Step Act, resulting in tens of thousands of inmates being held for months longer than the law allowed, costing taxpayers billions of dollars and weakening the pre-release custody capacity required for implementation.