Convicted criminals whose sentences increase during their prison term due to a change in the law have been illegally subjected to what kind of law?

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The scenario described in the question is an example of ex post facto law, which is prohibited by the U.S. Constitution. This type of law retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed before the enactment of the law, which is seen as unfair and a violation of the principle of legality.

Convicted Criminals Whose Sentences Increase During Their Prison Term Due