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  • The Federal Prison Oversight Act establishes a system for monitoring the Bureau of Prisons. It mandates the Inspector General to routinely inspect prison facilities and issue public reports on their conditions. The Attorney General is required to appoint an Ombudsman to...

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    The Federal Prison Oversight Act makes sure that prisons are safe and fair by having special people check them regularly and listen to complaints from prisoners and staff. This helps everyone know what's going on inside the prisons and fix any problems.