Increased Transparency for Private Prisons: Public Information Access
New rules require private prisons and detention facilities holding federal prisoners to make the same information publicly available as federal facilities. This means citizens will have easier access to data on the conditions and operations of these facilities, increasing their transparency and accountability.
Key points
Private prisons and detention facilities must make information publicly available, similar to federal facilities.
Citizens will gain greater access to data on the operations of these facilities, enhancing transparency.
Federal agencies must ensure contracts with private facilities include the requirement for information disclosure.
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