July 10, 2024– Statement by Shana-Tara O’Toole, Founder and President of Due Process Institute, on President Biden signing the Federal Prison Oversight Act into law:
“We are delighted that President Biden has signed the Federal Prison Oversight Act into law. Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in the House and passed by unanimous consent in the Senate, this landmark legislation will improve safety for incarcerated people and prison staff by requiring inspections of all Bureau of Prison (BOP) facilities and reporting the findings to Congress. These reforms ensure proper oversight of the BOP and create accountability, transparency, and safety within our federal prison system.
The passage of the Federal Prison Oversight Act is a culmination of tireless work from a wide array of reform organizations, including Due Process Institute. This is yet another reminder that commonsense criminal legal reform has support from both sides of the aisle.
Finally, we would like to thank President Biden, Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND-At Large), Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-7), Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) for their leadership in supporting this bill.”