Biden signs bill strengthening oversight of crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons
- President Joe Biden signed a bill strengthening oversight of the federal Bureau of Prisons due to reporting by The Associated Press revealing systemic corruption and abuse.
- The Federal Prison Oversight Act establishes an independent ombudsman to investigate complaints related to staff misconduct, escapes, and deaths, after passing both the Senate and House.
- It mandates the Justice Department inspector general to conduct risk-based inspections of all federal prison facilities and provide recommendations for improvements.
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