How Prison Agency Under Biden Freed Inmates Early, Wasted Tons Of Taxpayer Money
A federal investigation revealed that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) mismanaged funds and prematurely released inmates under the First Step Act. The BOP overcharged taxpayers by $106 million for inmate phone calls and failed to provide necessary reentry programs for nearly 10,000 early-release inmates. The report highlighted significant deficiencies in the implementation of the law during the Biden administration, prompting recommendations for improvement.
- ▪The Bureau of Prisons overcharged taxpayers by $106 million for inmate phone calls.
- ▪9,819 early-release inmates did not receive reentry programs as required.
- ▪The investigation was conducted by the Department of Justice's inspector general's office.
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US How Prison Agency Under Biden Freed Inmates Early, Wasted Tons Of Taxpayer Money Photo by Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Hudson Crozier DCNF Crime and Extremism Reporter May 29, 2026 11:46 AM ET May 29, 2026 11:46 AM ET Hudson Crozier DCNF Crime and Extremism Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Federal prison officials cost taxpayers millions of dollars and prematurely freed inmates through faulty enforcement of a criminal reform program, a…
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