Esteras v. United States: The Supreme Court Gets One Right
On a day when the Supreme Court is issuing so many decisions that feel harmful and deeply misguided, an incarcerated member of The National Council (who has requested to remain anonymous) reflects on a June ruling in a new blog post to close out the month.
https://www.nationalcouncil.us/blog/esteras-v-united-states-the-supreme-court-gets-one-right
Supreme Court Says No to Extra Punishment After Release in Esteras v. United States — The National Council
In Esteras v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that judges cannot use supervised release violations to impose extra punishment. This decision limits retribution and emphasizes rehabilitation and public safety over continued incarceration—challenging America's obsession with punishment and affi