Summary: Senator Jon Ossoff and civil rights leaders introduced the Federal Prison Oversight Act, which aims to hold federal prisons accountable. The legislation, recently signed into law by President Joe Biden, establishes an independent ombudsman to investigate complaints and conduct risk-based inspections of all federal prison facilities. The article includes quotes from Senator Ossoff and other key stakeholders, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the federal prison system.
Classification: Politics
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