Federal Prison

The legislation is the latest step by members of Congress to further oversight of the federal prison system

"After failing to protect them, the very least BOP can do now is let these women leave and begin to heal," an official said

The Justice Department's inspector general has yet to complete the investigation into lapses that led to the high-profile inmate's death

Union officials filed multiple whistleblower complaints earlier this year

"They continue to say we are going to be fine and no one is in jeopardy, but we are very much in jeopardy," the union's president said

Security video showed the officer walking around, rather than through, a stationary metal detector when he entered the facility

The union is calling for more resources, including a mail scanner, to help reduce the risk to officers

Jemel Thompson is now facing six more years in prison if convicted

An official entrusted to end sexual abuse and cover-ups at a women's prison allegedly may have taken steps to suppress a recent staff misconduct complaint

Union VP John Kostelnik says what's happening is endemic of a coverup culture deeply ingrained in BOP leadership

"America's prisons and jails are horrifically dysfunctional and too often places where brutality and criminality are prevalent," said Sen. Jon Ossoff

An investigation last year found that about one-fifth of correctional officers hadn't completed required basic training

The nationwide lockdown was prompted by fears of potential retaliation and concern violence could spread to other facilities

"The staff morale is the lowest I've seen in the 19 years I've worked for the bureau," a union official said