Liberals have been making a big push over the past couple of years to reduce the inmate population nationwide. Expect much more of this type of thing.
Incarcerating a thug is expensive, but the expense of them roaming the streets is far worse.
Instead of releasing convicts to free up prison space, they should start executing the top tier of violent and trouble making prisoner as required to suit needs. This would serve two purposes. First and most obvious, it does away with the need for more prison space while assuring a cell for every convict. Second, it would make a much better behaved prison population.
Sure it won't be done and is unconstitutional, but who the hell pays any attention to the constitution anymore?