Category: News Flash
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Bureau of Prisons Leadership Change: Peters Resigns As Trump Sworn In
The Federal Bureau of Prisons sees leadership changes as Colette Peters steps down and William Lothrop takes over amid President Trump’s Justice Department reforms, including the reversal of the private prison phase-out.
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Prison Commissary Price-Gouging: An Investigation
An investigation by The Appeal reveals how U.S. prison commissaries exploit incarcerated individuals with markups as high as 600%, burdening them and their families with excessive costs for basic necessities.
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Body Cam Footage Reveals Inmate Death at Marcy Correctional Facility, Sparks Outrage and Calls for Prison Reform
Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, died following a violent encounter with correctional officers. His death has sparked investigations, public outrage, and calls for systemic prison reform in New York
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Former FCI Dublin Inmates Seek Clemency After Historic Settlement and Consent Decree
Incarcerated women who were transferred from the now-shuttered FCI Dublin in California are seeking clemency after exposing harassment, retaliation and assault by staff at the notorious federal prison nicknamed the “rape club.”
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Former FCI Dublin Inmates Secure Historic $115 Million Settlement From BoP
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has agreed to a historic $115 million settlement for over 100 survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, a California women’s prison notorious for pervasive staff-on-inmate sexual abuse. Alongside the payout, a consent decree mandates systemic reforms, including external monitoring, trauma recovery services, and limits on solitary confinement, to protect…
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Formerly Incarcerated Women At FCI Dublin Secure Landmark Consent Decree Settlement
Former inmates of California’s notorious FCI Dublin prison, known as “the rape club,” have reached a historic consent decree with the Bureau of Prisons, aimed at protecting incarcerated women nationwide and holding federal prisons accountable for abuse.
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How To Support An Incarcerated Survivor of Staff-on-Inmate Sexual Abuse
Discover the inspiring journey of Jonas Caballero, from surviving sexual abuse in detention to becoming a fierce advocate for incarcerated abuse survivors. Learn how Just Detention International helped change his life and how you can support their fight for dignity and justice.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Closes Facilities Amid Staffing and Budget Challenges
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is closing several facilities, including FCI Dublin and a Colorado prison camp, citing staffing shortages, aging infrastructure, and budget constraints. The closures reflect systemic challenges within the federal prison system.
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Suicide In Federal Prisons: DOJ Announces Dozens of Proposed Reforms To Curb Epidemic
The Justice Department unveils over 50 new actions to prevent suicide in federal custody, focusing on mental health care improvements, facility safety, and data-driven strategies to reduce self-directed violence.
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Non-Profit Spotlight: The Appeal’s Commitment Amid Uncertainty Under a Trump Presidency
The Appeal exposes abuse and civil rights violations faced by incarcerated individuals, amplifying their voices and pushing for systemic reforms to improve conditions and accountability in correctional facilities.