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Supreme Court limits what federal prisons count for compassionate release

NPR | By Carrie Johnson
Published June 3, 2026 at 3:39 AM CDT

The Supreme Court has narrowed the ways people in federal prison can apply for early release.

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Carrie Johnson
Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.
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