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Federal Sentencing for CSAM Cases

The primary topic is about the federal sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimums for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases in the United States.

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Jan 30, 2026
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What federal sentencing guideline changes are proposed for CSAM offenses and how would they affect mandatory minimums?

The published a package of proposed 2026 guideline amendments in December 2025 and is soliciting public comment through February 10, 2026 . The public materials and summaries released by the Commissio...

Jan 8, 2026
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How do sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimums apply to CSAM convictions?

Federal sentencing for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases is governed by two interacting regimes: the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which set advisory offense levels and recommended ranges for jud...