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Supreme Court Issues Major Rulings Limiting Agency Discretion and Narrowing Compassionate Release Standards

A series of Supreme Court decisions reinforced strict statutory interpretation in federal enforcement and restricted the circumstances under which federal prisoners may qualify for compassionate release.
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US and UK Regulatory Changes Could Unlock Nearly $3 Trillion in Additional Bank Lending
Supreme Court Extends Interstate Commerce Arbitration Exemption to Certain Local Delivery Workers
Supreme Court Issues Major Rulings Limiting Agency Discretion and Narrowing Compassionate Release Standards
US Defense Chief Urges Asian Allies to Increase Spending Amid Concerns Over China’s Military Expansion
White House Backs Proposal for New $250 Bill Featuring President Trump
Redistricting Battles Continue Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
Federal Anti-Crime Task Force Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit in Memphis
Justice Department Investigates Nonprofit Linked to Reid Hoffman
Supreme Court Expands Transportation Worker Arbitration Exemption
President Trump Receives Positive Results From Annual Medical Examination
Justice Department Sues Four States Over Confidential License Plate Access
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Supreme Court Restricts Grounds for Federal Compassionate Release
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