美国监狱人口正在迅速老化,年长的囚犯花费更多住房,但重犯较少,促使两党支持早期释放法。 U.S. prison populations are aging rapidly, with older inmates costing more to house but reoffending less, prompting bipartisan support for early release laws.

美国55岁及55岁以上的囚犯人数从2022年的近六分之一上升到2022年的将近六分之一,受过去严厉判刑法律的驱使,到2030年可能达到三分之一。 The number of U.S. prisoners aged 55 and older has risen to nearly one in six as of 2022, driven by past tough sentencing laws, and could reach one-third by 2030. 年老的囚犯面临较高的医疗费用、设施不足、劳改系统紧张。 Aging inmates face higher medical costs and inadequate facilities, straining correctional systems. 尽管如此,老年囚犯再犯罪的可能性要小得多,这使得提前释放成为可能节省成本的两党解决方案。 Despite this, older prisoners are far less likely to reoffend, making early release a potential cost-saving, bipartisan solution. 一些州,包括马里兰州,已经通过了“第二眼”法,允许符合条件的老年或重病囚犯寻求假释,新的立法将于10月生效。 Some states, including Maryland, have passed “second look” laws allowing eligible older or seriously ill inmates to seek parole, with new legislation set to take effect in October.