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Sen. Mike Lee Says Federal Prison Hung Up on Him When He Tried To Check on Inmate — Mike Lee | ChamberLight
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Senator Mike Lee reported being hung up on by a federal prison employee while inquiring about a constituent's health. The incident highlights systemic Bureau of Prisons (BOP) failures in family notification and medical transparency, which bipartisan legislation has previously attempted to address.
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