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31,000 Prisoners Sought Compassionate Release During COVID-19. The Bureau of Prisons Approved 36.

As the pandemic worsened inside federal prisons, officials granted fewer releases.

News • 06.11.2021

Thousands of Sick Federal Prisoners Sought Compassionate Release. 98 Percent Were Denied.

Wardens blocked bids for freedom as COVID-19 spread behind bars, data shows.

News • 10.07.2020

Byron Miller’s Race Against Time

Months ago, the attorney general ordered pandemic prison releases. After 24 years behind bars, Miller is one of many still waiting for a ticket home.

Feature • 09.19.2020

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