Question

The First Steps Act: Group of answer choices gives violent criminals a potential earlier parole date. outlaws the use of private prison services. eases mandatory minimum sentences under federal law. requires states to improve the conditions of state prisons.

Answer 1

eases mandatory minimum sentences under federal law.

Step-by-step explanation:

The First Steps Act is a prison reform bill signed by Donald Trump. This act was signed to reform the prison system in the country. The Act permits prisoners with no known history the opportunity to be released back into the society. This helps in prison decongestion and also ensures the prisoners don’t commit criminal offenses through various correctional programs.

The First Step Acts eases mandatory minimum sentences under federal law and is however only applicable and beneficial to Federal prisoners and non applicable to State prisoners.