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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Supreme Court Narrowly Interprets Landmark Reduced Sentencing Law

The Supreme Court narrowly interpreted a provision of the First Step Act, potentially limiting eligibility for reduced sentences.
The majority opinion set specific criteria for eligibility for shorter prison sentences under the safety valve provision. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Remembering Chevron Deference

The Supreme Court is considering overturning the Chevron deference doctrine.
The case that the Chevron rule is named after is Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., which was decided in 1984. [ more ]
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