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Transgender women moved to male prisons despite rulings against Trump order

One transgender woman was transferred to a male facility despite having had gender-affirming surgeries before her sentence

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

Trump administration officially rescinds rules protecting transgender inmates despite ongoing lawsuits

Administration’s plans to move transgender women to men’s prison wings are paused due to lawsuits

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Federal Bureau Of Prisons Faces Increased Oversight And Transparency

Federal judge approves settlement for former FCI Dublin inmates, ensuring monitoring, transparency, and protections against staff abuse.

Judge OKs prison abuse settlement, rejecting Trump administration's push to rewrite protections

A judge has given final approval to a legal settlement that subjects the federal Bureau of Prisons to independent monitoring and increased transparency in the wake of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse at a now-shuttered federal women’s prison in California

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Trump Admin Now Also Using Federal Prisons To Detain Migrants As Part Of Crackdown

The Miami jail alone is set to receive up to 500 detainees.

Latin Times · Feb 12, 2025

Trump Administration Using Federal Prisons For Immigration Detention

The Trump administration resumes using federal prisons for immigration detention, raising concerns and facing challenges.

Federal prisons being used to detain people arrested in Trump’s immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump’s administration is using federal prisons to detain some people arrested in its immigration crackdown

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

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Federal correctional officers driven to ask Congress for a raise - Roll Call

Employees in the federal Bureau of Prisons came to Washington this week to urge members of Congress to boost their pay.

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

Six times Trump criticised Democrats for things he also supported

Trump criticised Democrats for actions he also supported, such as banning TikTok and altering healthcare policies.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025

Oklahoma AG Requests Transfer Of Inmate For Execution

Oklahoma seeks transfer of death row inmate George John Hanson for execution following challenges with lethal injections and previous denials during Biden ...

Oklahoma wants federal inmate transferred so he can be put to death

Oklahoma’s top prosecutor is asking the federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer an inmate to state custody so that he can be executed for killing a 77-year-old woman in 1999

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Drug Kingpin Rayful Edmond Dies In Federal Custody

Learn about the life and criminal activities of Rayful Edmond, a notorious drug kingpin in Washington, D.C., during the 1980s crack epidemic.

Bureau Of Prisons Settles 6M Lawsuits Over Sexual Abuse

Bureau of Prisons settles 6 million lawsuits over sexual abuse at a California women's prison, implementing reforms to prevent future incidents.

US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison

The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the “rape club” because of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

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The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2024

US Bureau of Prisons pays ‘historic’ $115m to survivors of staff sexual abuse

Payout settles claims of abuse and retaliation at women’s prison in Dublin, California, now permanently closed

Bureau Of Prisons Announces Closure Of Troubled Facilities

Federal Bureau of Prisons closes troubled FCI Dublin, citing staffing shortages and infrastructure issues. Realigns with new facilities in Kentucky amid on...

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024

Justice Department announces sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal prisons and jails

The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to address a crisis of suicides and systemic failures in federal prisons and jails, announcing sweeping reforms aimed at overhauling how mental health care is provided behind bars

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Diddy jail cell notes seized by prosecutors were ‘birthday reminders and inspirational quotes’

At an emergency hearing on Tuesday lawyers argued whether the materials seized by the Bureau of Prisons during a recent sweep of the music mogul’s cell should be subject to attorney-client privilege

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Reason · Nov 19, 2024

The Bureau of Prisons' Casual Cruelty to Families of Those Who Die Behind Bars

Families whose loved ones died in federal prisons describe outrageous delays in being notified, ignored phone calls, and troubling discrepancies in the official reports.

New Legislation Introduced To Address Inmate Sex Crimes Against Officers

The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act addresses sexual assault against federal corrections officers by inmates, with bipartisan support and measures for ...

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Drugs, weapons and electronics seized during sweep at Brooklyn federal jail where 'Diddy' is held

Investigators seized drugs, homemade weapons and electronic devices this week during an “interagency operation” aimed at cleaning up the troubled New York City federal jail in where Sean “Diddy” Combs is being held

Law Enforcement Conducts Joint Operation At Brooklyn Federal Jail

Law enforcement operation at MDC Brooklyn where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is held. No immediate threat. Jail faces scrutiny. Combs on suicide watch. Notable past ...

Federal Agencies Launch Operation At Troubled NYC Detention Center

Federal agencies conduct an interagency operation at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to address safety concerns and improve conditions.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

Diddy’s troubled New York jail is targeted by federal investigators

Federal investigators launched an “interagency operation” at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is incarcerated

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

Murders, mayhem and officer's gunfire lead to charges at Brooklyn jail where 'Diddy' is held

Criminal charges unsealed Monday offer a fresh window into violence and dysfunction plaguing the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried are locked up

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