Fernandez v. United States · ¶30

Recall that Fernandez brought—and lost—a challenge to his conviction under § 2255. This case arises from his motion presenting similar arguments under a different statute, 18 U. S. C. § 3582, which permits prisoners to seek compassionate release from prison. In contrast to § 2255's reticulated scheme, § 3582 imposes a single procedural requirement: A prisoner must first present his request for release to the Bureau of Prisons. § 3582(c)(1)(A). A motion may then be fled in district court, where the prisoner (or the Bureau, acting on his behalf) must show that “extraordinary and compelling reasons” warrant his early release from confinement. § 3582(c)(1)(A)(i).

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