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State AGs urge passage of legislation allowing for cell phone 'jamming' systems in prisons

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(WKBN) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 state attorneys general calling on Congress to pass legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone "jamming" systems in prisons. "Jamming" involves the interruption of cell phone signals, which would disable non-emergency calls. The legislation -- H.R. 2350 and S. 1137 -- regards contraband phones and would not impact individuals' usage of landline phone…

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New Hampshire Union LeaderNew Hampshire Union Leader
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NH joins coalition of AGs seeking legislation to allow phone jamming in jails, prisons

RALEIGH, North Carolina — On Wednesday, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson co-led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter urging Congress to pass legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in jails and prisons.

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The Sanford HeraldThe Sanford Herald
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AG joins coalition in requesting legislation to allow phone jamming in jails, prisons

RALEIGH — On Wednesday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson co-led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter urging Congress to pass legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in jails and prisons.

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State AGs urge passage of legislation allowing for cell phone 'jamming' systems in prisons

(WKBN) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 state attorneys general calling on Congress to pass legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone "jamming" systems in prisons. "Jamming" involves the interruption of cell phone signals, which would disable non-emergency calls. The legislation -- H.R. 2350 and S. 1137 -- regards contraband phones and would not impact individuals' usage of landline phone…

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Oklahoma AG asks for help in combating prison cell phone contraband - Shawnee News-Star

Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that will allow Oklahoma to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Sunday Backs Bill to Let States Jam Contraband Phones in Prisons

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan group of 26 attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass legislation that would allow states to deploy cell phone jamming technology in prisons. The coalition is backing H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal proposals that would give states authority to block wireless signals from contraband phones inside correctional facilities. These phones, smuggled in desp…

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Attorney General Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Calling for Cell Phone Jamming in Correctional Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Wednesday, March 26, 2025  Contact: Ben Conroy  (984) 383-9038  RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson co-led a bipartisan coalition of 31 Attorneys General in sending a letter urging Congress to pass legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in jails and prisons. The legislation aims to disrupt inmates’ ability to commit crimes […]

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