California Women's Prison Infamous for Sexual Abuse to Permanently Close

The Federal Bureau of Prisons has announced the closure of the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, following ongoing issues of staff-on-inmate sexual abuse and mismanagement. The decision comes after a federal judge appointed a special master to oversee the prison and an AP investigation revealed a pattern of abuse and cover-ups. Advocates are calling for the release of inmates due to hazardous conditions and inadequate healthcare, while concerns remain about the potential transfer of inmates to other facilities. Despite the closure, civil litigation against the Bureau of Prisons will continue.