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June 27, 2025

prisons

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Bill would require Senate confirmation for US prison chief

January 21, 2022 Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Days after the head of the troubled federal Bureau of Prisons said he was resigning amid increased scrutiny over his leadership, lawmakers have introduced a bill to require Senate confirmation for future […]

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NC bill barring shackles on pregnant inmates gets final OK

August 31, 2021 Associated Press

RALEIGH — North Carolina prisons and jails would be prohibited from holding pregnant women with handcuffs and shackles in legislation given final General Assembly approval on Tuesday. The House voted unanimously — as the Senate […]

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FCC to mull cellphone blocking options for state prisons

July 12, 2021 Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Federal regulators are considering allowing state prisons across the country more technological options to combat contraband cellphones, which prison officials have long said represent the greatest security threat behind bars. The Federal […]

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