Latest Developments Under The First Step Act
September 30, 2026 | The Insider: White Collar Defense and Securities Enforcement
Nearly eight years after the First Step Act became law, its implementation continues to evolve. In Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. partner Brian Jacobs’ and associate Nate Sobel’s latest Forbes Insider article, they examine recent developments, including the creation of a dedicated First Step Act Office and a new rule, released today, clarifying when eligible inmates can begin earning time credits. They also discuss Maxwell v. Dinis, a case the Supreme Court will hear in November concerning whether inmates can use habeas petitions to obtain accelerated transfer to a halfway house or home confinement under the First Step Act. Together, these developments raise important questions about the administration of First Step Act time credits and the avenues available to federal inmates seeking earlier release.
