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October 3, 2023

Supreme Court Opens New Term with Case on Reduced Sentences for Nonviolent Offenders
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The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday, hearing oral arguments in
a case that will determine who's eligible for reduced prison sentences
under the the First Step Act, which rolls back mandatory minimum
sentences for certain people convicted of nonviolent drug charges. Today
Supreme Court justices are hearing a case brought by a predatory payday
lending group challenging the leadership structure of the Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau. Legal experts warn the outcome of the case
could undermine other regulatory agencies and federal programs,
including Medicare and Social Security.


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