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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 Jon Ossoff introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at requiring the BOP to promptly notify families of inmate deaths or injuries.

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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