Bureau of Prisons to Close Troubled Facilities, Including Notorious FCI Dublin

The closures address staffing shortages, crumbling infrastructure, and a history of abuse, while raising concerns about displaced employees and incarcerated individuals.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) announced the permanent closure of FCI Dublin, a California women's prison infamous for systemic staff sexual abuse, and the deactivation of six other facilities across the U.S.
FCI Dublin's closure follows years of scandals, including the conviction of multiple staff members for sexual misconduct, and repeated failures to reform its environment and culture.
The closures are attributed to critical staffing shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, and limited budgetary resources, with the BOP pledging to reassign affected employees to other facilities.
Advocates have raised concerns about the impact of inmate transfers, including increased distances from families and inadequate trauma-informed care for survivors of abuse.
The move reflects broader challenges within the BOP, including a multibillion-dollar repair backlog, poor staff morale, and scrutiny over preventable deaths and systemic failures in its facilities.