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In early January 2026, GEO issued an internal memorandum announcing “Enhanced Electronic Monitoring Procedures” for all individuals in prerelease custody at Residential Reentry Centers (RRCs) operating under contract with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). According to the memorandum, these new procedures take effect January 12, 2026, and will remain in place through July 1, 2026, as part of what GEO describes as a pilot program to evaluate accountability and compliance with contr

At A Better Tomorrow (ABT) Community, we often hear from incarcerated individuals and their families who are hoping compassionate release might provide a path home when serious medical or family circumstances arise. While compassionate release can offer relief in limited situations, recent court decisions show that it remains difficult to obtain—especially when claims are based on inadequate medical care in federal prison.

At A Better Tomorrow (ABT) Community, we are dedicated to helping justice-impacted individuals prepare for a successful life after incarceration. We believe reentry success does not begin on release day — it begins during incarceration, continues through pre-release custody, and extends well into life after reentry.

This update builds on Part III of my How to Fight for Your Credits series, originally published in November 2024. Since then, a lot has changed — including the results of a national election and the arrival of a new presidential administration. Here’s what matters most for anyone tracking their First Step Act (FSA) time credits...

At A Better Tomorrow (ABT), we’re hopeful that newly appointed Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Billy Williams III and Assistant Director Joshua Smith will successfully lead a true transformation of the BOP — with the full support and guidance of Attorney General Pam Bondi. As ABT recently reported, Director Williams has already taken major steps toward full-scale implementation of the First Step Act (FSA) across wardens and their staff nationwide.