Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a consultant on white-collar crime and former convicted felon. Many Federal inmates earn First Step Act credits to reduce ...

The First Step Act represented one of the most significant federal prison reform efforts in decades. Passed with bipartisan support in 2018, the law was intended to reduce recidivism, expand ...

The First Step Act is changing the way that federal prison systems treat prisoners. It increases opportunities for rehabilitation, shortens sentences, and enhances prisoners' rights. The law is a ...

In his recent State of the Union address, President Trump reaffirmed that restoring law and order remains a central priority for this administration. That commitment must be measured not just by ...

The man behind one of the biggest cryptocurrency heists in history is already out of prison, and he says he has Donald Trump’s signature criminal justice law to thank. Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted in ...