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Bureau Of Prisons Retracts Rule, Truly Expands Halfway House

In May, Bureau of Prisons (BOP) distributed a memorandum stating that inmates who have earned 365 days of First Step Act (FSA) credits for prerelease custody are not eligible for additional prerelease time under the Second Chance Act. Further, it stated that those who had shorter sentences, under 4 years, and who had a home to stay in, could only get home confinement under the Second Chance Act. That limitation, 10% of the sentence imposed up to a maximum of 6 months, meant that many minimum and low security inmates would stay in institution correctional facilities for much longer.

Trump’s Pardons Are Part Of Remaking DOJ

In 2025, President Donald Trump issued a series of high-profile pardons and commutations, notably surpassing his previous clemency record (143 pardons and 85 commutations). A significant action was the mass pardon on January 20, 2025, for approximately 1,500 individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack. This included full pardons for leaders of extremist groups such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

Office Of Inspector General Critical Of Federal Prison Medical Care

This month, the Department of Justice Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced the release of an evaluation assessing the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ practices regarding colorectal cancer (screenings for inmates and the follow-up care provided after positive screenings. The DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General identified significant operational and managerial shortcomings that the BOP must address to ensure inmates receive appropriate screening and treatment for CRC.

Contraband Cell Phones Are Costing The Bureau Of Prisons Millions

For those surrendering to prison, they often consider the trouble that got them there when faced with participating in any activity that would get them in more trouble. In many prison camps, the lowest level of security in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, cell phones are so prevalent that those who recently surrender can have one within days of arriving on the compound.

Trump Announces New Director Of The Bureau Of Prisons

After nearly two months with no director, President Donald Trump announced that William “Billy” Marshall III would become the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Trump took to Truth Social to announce: