Bureau of Prisons

News January 26

The bureau relents in a stalemate over pepper spray.

By Justin George

Commentary October 17, 2017

The Bureau of Prisons fails to provide basic resources to undocumented prisoners.

Jacob Schuman

News September 25, 2017

Stalemate over a can of pepper spray.

By Justin George

News August 23, 2017

Mark Inch is about to find out.

By Justin George

News July 12, 2017

A new report contradicts a claim from the Bureau of Prisons.

By Justin George

News June 12, 2017

A new lawsuit alleges poor care for mentally ill inmates at one of the highest security prisons in the country.

By Christie Thompson

News May 31, 2017

A new survey of 2,000 federal prisoners reveals big gaps in teaching reentry skills.

By Justin George

Feature October 26, 2016

28 Days in Chains

In this federal prison, inmates have a choice: live with a violent cellmate or end up in shackles.

By Christie Thompson and Joseph Shapiro

Commentary March 8, 2016

Remembering Robert Knott, a case the Justice Department would rather you forget

By Andrew Cohen

Analysis January 27, 2016

Obama takes bold action, but for a population of fewer than 30

By Beth Schwartzapfel