Increased Penalties for Illegal Phone Possession in Federal Prisons
This bill aims to increase the severity of penalties for the prohibited possession of a cell phone within federal correctional facilities. The change is intended to enhance prison security by making it harder for inmates to communicate externally to coordinate criminal activities or commit further offenses. While directly impacting the prison system, the ultimate goal is to improve public safety by curbing contraband.
Key points
Key change: Amending Title 18, Section 1791(b) of the U.S. Code to increase the penalty for possessing a phone in prison.
Objective: Strengthening prison security and reducing the ability of inmates to engage in criminal activity using contraband phones.
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