federal bureau of prisons

Early in the pandemic, the Oakdale prison was a hot spot for COVID cases. A new report explains why that happened.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons says former Warden Rodney Myers is now on a temporary assignment.

The ACLU says federal authorities are moving to slowly to protect the lives of inmates at the Oakdale facility.

Concerns over the coronavirus have officials scrambling to maintain the safety of the prison population.

The statement explains why the prison is no longer testing symptomatic prisoners for the virus.