Supreme Court Tackles Ambiguous Interpretation of 'and' in Landmark Case
The Supreme Court will hear a case regarding the interpretation of the word "and" in a 2018 criminal justice overhaul. The dispute revolves around whether the word means "and" or "or" in a provision aimed at reducing mandatory minimum sentences for low-level, nonviolent drug dealers who cooperate with prosecutors. The decision could impact thousands of prison sentences each year, potentially affecting over 10,000 people sentenced since the law took effect. The court's ruling will determine the eligibility criteria for sentence reductions and could have significant implications for defendants and the criminal justice system.