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‘Rejected’: How Federal Prisons Stonewall Grievances and Deny Care for Years

A law forces people in federal prisons to file grievances before they can sue in court. But less than 2% of filings are granted.

Feature • 06.17.2026

How The Supreme Court Is Tightening Early Prison Release

In recent decisions, the justices restricted the bipartisan First Step Act that President Donald Trump signed in his first term.

Closing Argument • 06.06.2026

No Camera, No Case? A New York Trial Shows It’s Hard to Prove Prison Abuse Without Video

Michael McCallion waited years to confront in court the officers he said attacked him in prison. The guards denied the assault ever happened.

News • 06.02.2025

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