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ProPublicaFeb 25, 2026National News

Democrats Demand Answers for Federal Prison Staffing Shortage After Corrections Officers Flee for ICE Jobs

Representative Joe Neguse warned that federal prison staff burnout is compromising the security of both inmates and employees.

Democrats Demand Answers for Federal Prison Staffing Shortage After Corrections Officers Flee for ICE Jobs
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Four House Democrats are demanding answers from the Federal Bureau of Prisons regarding severe staffing shortages, as guards leave for higher-paying ICE roles. The lawmakers warn that the exodus is creating unsafe conditions and forcing non-security staff to fill guard vacancies.

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