From the article
“Among other things, the First Step Act would ban the shackling of pregnant prisoners. It would expand annual good-time credit to 54 days off a sentence, from 47; reduce the age for elderly inmate compassionate release from 65 to 60; require inmates to be within 500 miles of families; and authorize $250 million over five years for work-training programs for prisoners. “
I’m with Sessions on this one, but if the First Step Act is the dumbest bill President Trump signs into law then we are in great shape.
I'm not sure I agree with this. There are only a few "supermax" facilities and there are certain inmates who definitely deserve to be in them. They can't all be within 500 miles of the inmate's family.
“elderly” compassion?......why?...if the jail time is good enough for an 18yo its good enough for the “elderly” at age 65 let alone 60.
What about prisoners who self identify as pregnant or elderly??
“and authorize $250 million over five years for work-training programs for prisoners.”
As a retired correctional officer I can tell you that I’ve seen the miracle that comes from many inmates who have gone through a vocational training program. They realize that they know that now they have a good chance to get off the mean streets...hustling drugs, mugging, b&e. It’s like seeing a dry drooping bud coming to life and blooming after a rainstorm.
Doesn’t sound bad. Basically rewards good behavior and provides job training to hopefully keep them from going back.
Reduce compassionate age release from age 65, to 60? I don’t agree with that in every case. Most 60 year olds are pretty active and healthy. Would depend upon how long someone has been in prison, among other things. Some people should be locked up with the key thrown away. Depends on what they’re in for.