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ReasonApr 15, 2026Opinion

Sen. Mike Lee Says Federal Prison Hung Up on Him When He Tried To Check on Inmate

Senator John Kennedy co-sponsored a bill that would mandate the Justice Department to issue guidance on inmate health notifications.

Sen. Mike Lee Says Federal Prison Hung Up on Him When He Tried To Check on Inmate
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Senator Mike Lee reported being hung up on by a federal prison employee while inquiring about a constituent's health. The incident highlights systemic Bureau of Prisons (BOP) failures in family notification and medical transparency, which bipartisan legislation has previously attempted to address.

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