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1. I'm a little surprised that there is a split on this as described.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jun 22, 2023, 10:57 AM

Jun 2023

Changes to the law shouldn't impact existing sentences whether they are longer or shorter. Also, there is an option for these prisoners if governors want to take them by commuting sentences.

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Supreme Court limits federal prisoners' ability to bring some post-conviction challenges [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2023 OP

I'm a little surprised that there is a split on this as described. Renew Deal Jun 2023 #1

I find the split reasonable. Igel Jun 2023 #3

5A implies citizens can always refuse to cooperate and that they can question their predicament bucolic_frolic Jun 2023 #2

Actually, they are Reactionary justices. raging moderate Jun 2023 #4