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FAMM urges federal investigation into civil rights abuses at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM urges federal investigation into civil rights abuses at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center WASHINGTON – Based on evidence of deplorable and unsafe conditions at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, FAMM sent a letter today requesting that the Department of Justice launch an investigation of the Tennessee prison and its…
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FAMM submits comment on proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM submits comment on proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program WASHINGTON – FAMM submitted a comment today to the Department of Justice on the proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program. Under the proposed rule, 75% of money sent to incarcerated people by family or…
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FAMM releases statement on new prosecutorial charging guidance memos from the Department of Justice
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on new prosecutorial charging guidance memos from the Department of Justice WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in response to Attorney General Garland’s issuance of two memos, which provide guidance to federal prosecutors when charging criminal cases: “This is good news,” Ring said.…
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FAMM submits testimony to Senate Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on sexual abuse of women in federal prisons
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM submits testimony to Senate Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on sexual abuse of women in federal prisons WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring submitted testimony to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations , for the hearing on “Sexual Abuse of Female Inmates in Federal Prisons”. “Many survivors of…
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FAMM releases statement following verdict in trial of Ray J. Garcia
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following verdict in trial of Ray J. Garcia WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after a jury rendered a verdict in the case of Ray J. Garcia, the former warden of Dublin Federal Correctional Institution: “We are happy to see another…
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FAMM responds to DOJ working group report on sexual abuse committed by federal prison employees
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM responds to DOJ working group report on sexual abuse committed by federal prison employees Washington, D.C. – A Department of Justice (DOJ) working group has released a report with recommendations on how to address sexual abuse committed by Bureau of Prison (BOP) correctional officers and staff. One…
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FAMM, Free Minds release statement on DOJ reversing restrictions on books in federal prisons
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM, Free Minds release statement on DOJ reversing restrictions on books in federal prisons WASHINGTON – FAMM and Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop have released the following statement after receiving notice from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that restrictions placed on the shipment of books to four federal…
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FAMM calls on DOJ to seek early release for women abused at federal prison in Dublin, California
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM calls on DOJ to seek early release for women abused at federal prison in Dublin, California WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco calling on her to direct the Bureau of Prisons to seek, and U.S. Attorneys to file,…
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FAMM releases statement on Department of Justice expanding home confinement criteria
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on Department of Justice expanding home confinement criteria WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in response to the Department of Justice (DOJ) releasing a memo expanding the criteria for home confinement. “We’re grateful that that the new administration heeded the…
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FAMM welcomes bipartisan House letter encouraging Biden administration to rescind home confinement memo
For Media Inquiries: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM welcomes bipartisan House letter encouraging Biden administration to rescind home confinement memo WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in response to news that more than 25 bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to President Biden ,…
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