Dominic Perez v. Commissioner of Correction

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of the petitioner's habeas claims challenging retroactive amendments to parole eligibility and hearing procedures. Although the habeas court relied too broadly on the speculative nature of risk-reduction credit, the Supreme Court concluded on plenary review that each claim was nonjusticiable or failed to state a cognizable habeas claim because the petitioner lacked a vested liberty interest, could not show a genuine risk of increased punishment, or alleged only speculative or premature injury.