Christopher Zoukis, JD | January 23, 2026 | Legal Rights
As described in this issue’s cover story, in May 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule adopting national standards pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The rule was published in the Federal Register and became effective on August 20, 2012; however, state and local corrections agencies were given one year to […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | September 27, 2025 | Educational Programs
RAND prison education research proves education reduces recidivism and boosts employment—here’s what the data shows. The RAND Corporation’s landmark research on correctional education has fundamentally reshaped how policymakers, correctional administrators, and federal criminal defense attorneys understand the role of education in reducing recidivism and improving post-release outcomes. This analysis draws from RAND’s comprehensive meta-analysis, Government Accountability Office […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | September 24, 2025 | Criminal Legal News
The American immigration detention system faces an unprecedented crisis. Most detained immigrants cannot secure legal representation while facing deportation. Drawing from data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, government reports, and federal court statistics, this analysis examines a broken system. The dramatic expansion of immigration detention—without guaranteed legal counsel—creates near-certain deportation for thousands. Federal criminal […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | August 2, 2025 | Prison News
Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been quietly transferred from her Florida federal prison to a minimum-security facility in Texas, raising significant questions about Bureau of Prisons security classification policies and the potential for her cooperation with federal authorities. The move to Federal Prison Camp Bryan comes after Maxwell met for two days with Deputy Attorney General […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | June 1, 2025 | Prison News
The Federal Bureau of Prisons faces a mounting crisis as federal prison inmate deaths reach alarming levels, according to a comprehensive Department of Justice Office of Inspector General report released in February 2024. This groundbreaking investigation examined 344 inmate deaths across federal facilities from 2014 to 2021, revealing systemic failures that have contributed to preventable fatalities in […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | May 30, 2025 | Advocacy and Reform
Solitary confinement reform in the United States is at a crossroads. Once considered a necessary tool for prison management, solitary confinement is now widely condemned as a practice that inflicts profound psychological and physical harm, undermines rehabilitation, and, in many cases, violates constitutional and international human rights standards. Despite mounting evidence of its dangers and […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | May 30, 2025 | News
inating case study in federal fraud, land crimes, and the intersection of religious freedom with criminal law. Zzyzx represents more than just an oddly named spot on the map; it embodies a complex legal saga involving federal land violations, mail fraud, and false advertising that would challenge even the most experienced federal criminal defense attorneys. The story […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | May 20, 2025 | Crime and Justice
House arrest, also known as home confinement, is an increasingly prevalent alternative sentencing option in today’s criminal justice system, especially in federal cases. Instead of serving time in a traditional prison, eligible individuals complete their sentences at home, subject to strict court-imposed conditions and electronic monitoring. This approach aims to reduce overcrowding in correctional facilities, […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | May 17, 2025 | Legal Rights
The 2024 Legal Resource Guide to the Federal Bureau of Prisons is a crucial document that offers comprehensive and updated information about the federal prison system. Released by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), this guide is essential for legal professionals, families of incarcerated individuals, and the inmates. Updated from its 2019 version, the guide reflects the […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | May 17, 2025 | Prison Life
The differences between federal prison vs state prison in the U.S. criminal justice system are significant. This article delves into these differences in detail, equipping you with knowledge of the critical aspects of each system. Whether you’re a concerned family member, facing charges, or simply curious about the United States justice system, this guide provides […]
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