Supreme Court's Interpretation of "And" Could Impact Thousands of Prison Sentences

The Supreme Court will hear a case on October 2nd that centers around the interpretation of the word "and" in a 2018 criminal justice overhaul. The case involves a provision that aims to reduce mandatory minimum sentences for low-level, nonviolent drug dealers who cooperate with prosecutors. The disagreement lies in whether one or all three conditions listed in the provision must be met to qualify for a reduced sentence. The court's decision could impact thousands of prison sentences each year, potentially affecting over 10,000 people sentenced since the law took effect.