Criminal Justice
Supreme Court expands review options for federal prisoners seeking to file successive postconviction motions
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on January 9, 2026, that it may review federal appeals-court decisions denying permission to file successive postconviction motions, and that a statutory bar on re-raising previously presented claims applies to state habeas petitions—not to federal prisoners’ motions under 28 U.S.C. § 2255.
Virginia is one of three states where people with felony convictions are permanently barred from voting unless the governor restores their rights individually. A federal lawsuit citing a Reconstruction-era law and the prospect of a new Democratic governor are raising the possibility of major changes. Lawmakers have also advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would ease restoration.
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Starting next year, children convicted of serious crimes in Sweden could be placed in prison, according to the Liberals. The party argues it offers better educational opportunities than regular school. The changes are criticized for being rushed through too quickly.