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A weekly briefing on the federal prison system for families, defendants, and advocates

Weekly briefings for federal defendants pre-sentence, families of incarcerated loved ones, people reentering society, attorneys, and advocates. Each issue synthesizes the week's most important developments from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, policy changes, court rulings, and the community — with editorial context and practical guidance. View in your browser or download the PDF.

May 14, 2026 · Vol. 1 No. 2

Inside Out — Week of May 14, 2026: Circuit Splits on FSA Credits, USSC's 2026 Amendments, and a Death at FCI Sheridan

This week's briefing tracks three developments that affect federal defendants and incarcerated people directly. First, the Fourth Circuit's decision in Benson v. Warden — that First Step Act Earned Time Credits can accru

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April 24, 2026 · Vol. 1 No. 1

Inside Out — 2026-04-24

Weekly compression of federal-prison news.

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