
Fixing the Federal Bureau of Prisons: A Necessary Step for Public Safety
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- Published: 8 April 2025
The criminal justice system in the United States impacts every aspect of society, but no branch has a more far-reaching effect than the federal system. Federal laws apply to every citizen, and violations often lead to long-term incarceration in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Today, more than 168,000 individuals are held within the BOP’s facilities.