Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal prisons are operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and house individuals convicted of federal crimes. As of May 8, 2025, 143,699 federal inmates were in BOP custody. This directory provides articles and resources on the structure, policies and daily operations of BOP facilities and the unique challenges federal prisons face. Understanding the federal prison system is essential for professionals working within or alongside these institutions. For related topics, explore our section on the Department of Justice.
Located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, the prison once known as “The Rock” still fascinates decades after its closure — and could see new life
Bureau of Prisons Director William Marshall said engineering assessments are underway to revive the island prison
The AFGE’s Council of Prison Locals urges lawmakers to reject EO 14251, which they say strips workplace protections and threatens officer safety
Earlier this week, Sen. John Cornyn introduced the First Step Act, which aims to lower recidivism rates
The billboards are in response to proposed budget cuts from the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Prosecutors say the defendants operated a brothel near Atlanta that lured women from around the U.S. to work as prostitutes
Sessions said General Mark S. Inch’s previous experience as the head of the Army Corrections Command makes him “uniquely qualified” to oversee the federal prison system
Guaymar Cabrera-Hernandez was at large for nearly 24 hours after he escaped a maximum security federal prison
The court said any First Amendment right to see the videos is outweighed by concerns their release could endanger troops and fuel global hostilities against the U.S
After serving 43 months on drug charges, Dan Wise found himself part of a small niche profession: federal prison consultants
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