The Federal Bureau of Prisons is closing six facilities nationwide. This decision stems from significant staffing shortages and deteriorating infrastructure. Approximately 500 employees will be impacted by these closures. Some workers will face layoffs, while others will be offered transfers to different locations. The BOP cites a $4 billion deferred maintenance backlog as a major contributing factor.
Texas, Kentucky, Virginia, California
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