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The Supreme Court will hear the case Maxwell v. Thomas, which examines the application of the First Step Act regarding inmate transfers to lower-security confinement. The case will focus on whether inmates can challenge time credits earned through good behavior via a habeas corpus petition. The court is expected to hear arguments between October 2026 and April 2027.
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The Supreme Court will hear the case Maxwell v. Thomas, which examines the application of the First Step Act regarding inmate transfers to lower-security confinement. The case will focus on whether inmates can challenge time credits earned through good behavior via a habeas corpus petition. The court is expected to hear arguments between October 2026 and April 2027.
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