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New Prison Policy Gives Trump Administration More Power to Punish Enemies

The Bureau of Prisons quietly revised its rules to allow Attorney General Todd Blanche to unilaterally decide where federal prisoners serve time.

News • 09.18.2026

Grievances in Federal Prison Rarely Succeed. Here’s How Prisoners Would Change That.

The Marshall Project surveyed people in federal facilities for advice about the complaint process — and how to fix it.

Feature • 07.14.2026

In Federal Prisons, Some Guards Use Fear and Violence to Stifle Complaints

Prisoners in federal facilities must file most grievances with the guards — a system they say exposes them to retaliation, including physical abuse.

Feature • 07.13.2026

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