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March 19, 2019
Supreme Court Interprets Meaning Of “When The Alien Is Released” From Custody In The Context Of 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c)(1)
March 18, 2019
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari In Four Criminal Cases
February 28, 2019
Justices Remand Alabama Competency To Be Executed Case Back to Alabama For Second Look
February 27, 2019
Supreme Court Holds That Presumption Of Prejudice Applies When Trial Counsel Fails To File Appeal Despite An Appeal Waiver
February 25, 2019
Supreme Courts Holds A Federal Court May Not Count The Vote Of A Judge Who Dies Before A Decision Is Issued
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Sentencing Resources

Materials that will help you argue for the best sentence possible for your clients.

Immigration and Offenses Involving Noncitizens

Defenses and sentencing arguments in illegal re-entry and illegal entry, harboring, smuggling, and transporting cases.

This page provides information and training resources on the First Step Act.

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