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Compassionate release
Compassionate release, under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A), lets federal courts reduce prison terms for extraordinary and compelling reasons; the First Step Act of 2018 allowed prisoner-filed motions, and Amendment 814 (2023) defined six qualifying categories.
Pardon of January 6 United States Capitol attack defendants
Trump's January 6 pardon: Proclamation 10887 (January 20, 2025), full unconditional pardons for roughly 1,500 January 6 Capitol attack defendants, commutations for 14 including Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio, and dismissal of pending cases.
Parole
Parole is conditional release from prison to serve the remaining sentence in the community under supervision, distinct from probation. Covers release boards, conditions, revocation, US and international systems, and effectiveness evidence.