Latest “Loved Ones Coalition” Report Highlights Extreme Neglect In U.S. Federal Prison
Each week Christine Amador and the Loved Ones Coalition highlights actual instances of neglect, mistreatment and retaliation at Federal Prisons across the country.
The Loved One’s Coalition was started by Christine Amador as a support group for families and loved ones with inmates at FCI Thomson in Illinois where her own loved one was housed. Since reopening as an FCI Low Thomson has been plagued by repeated lockdowns, reports of retaliation, neglect and “Running like a USP”.
After Amador’s own loved one was released and returned to the Dominican Republic, rather than let her advocacy go to the wayside she doubled down and partnered with other like-minded advocates across the country to spearhead efforts to truly call for BOP oversight.
Amador was a strong advocate, supporter and collaborator with Sen. Jon Osoff’s BOP Oversight bill which calls for a more streamlined approach to oversight of the Bureau. Her weekly reports to various stakeholders, Congressmen, Justice Department officials and the BOP have already impacted real change. For instance after reporting 43 different violations at USP McReary within 48 hours Deputy Director Josh Smith made an unexpected site visit without notice, on a Saturday.
The “Loved Ones Coalition” has a very active presence on Facebook here which allows for direct communication and transparency. If you have a loved one in federal prison it’s a must join group.
This week’s report includes:
| Facility | Key Issues | Oversight Demands |
| FMC Fort Worth | Broken A/C, misdiagnosed pressure ulcer, expired medical supplies, deceased staff still on roster | HVAC inspection, OIG medical review, FDA audit, staffing accountability |
| FCI Beckley | No A/C or ice, staff shortages → lockdowns, denial of food during visits, untreated neurological pain, inadequate meals | HVAC inspection, staffing review, OIG medical inquiry, USDA/FDA food inspection |
| USP Canaan | Retaliatory searches, destruction of religious space, communication blackouts, distress during legal deadlines | Investigation into retaliation, DOJ/OIG religious rights inquiry, communication audit |
| FCI El Reno | Asbestos exposure in UNICOR, coerced waivers of liability, unsafe environmental conditions | OSHA/EPA inspections, halt UNICOR until certified safe, federal inquiry into waivers, medical monitoring |
| FPC Talladega | Recurring fungal infections, black mold, cracked ceilings, standing water | EPA/OSHA inspections, emergency remediation, medical treatment, congressional oversight |
| FCI Fairton | Unexplained SHU, restricted visitation, staff death threats, racial targeting, medical neglect, mail interference | OIG/Civil Rights investigations, staff accountability, medical audit, visitation enforcement |
| FPC Schuylkill | Diesel fumes indoors, no hot water, mold, canceled visits, abusive case managers | OSHA/EPA inspections, HVAC/hot water repair, OIG visitation review, congressional oversight |
| FCI Butner | Critical medical inmate with ITP denied care, held in SHU with no phone/commissary access | Independent medical review, restore SHU services, OIG investigation, congressional oversight |
| FCI Petersburg | Only cold, inadequate meals (cereal, powdered milk, muffin, pear) | DOJ/OIG inspection, restore hot meals, staff accountability |
| USP Terre Haute | Disabled inmate denied psych meds, SHU placement for behaviors, mail interference with guardian | Psychiatric review, restore medication, OIG/DOJ oversight, ADA enforcement |
| FCI Terminal Island | Death after heart patient given Narcan instead of cardiac care | OIG/DOJ investigation, medical audit, independent autopsy |
| FCI Florence | Refusal to apply FSA/SCA credits, staff insubordination, black mold exposure | OIG investigation, congressional review, mold remediation |
| FCI Leavenworth | Food with feces/roaches, black mold, diabetic neglect, fabricated disciplinary actions, grievance obstruction | OIG inspections, review of false ‘shots’, congressional inquiry, diabetic nutrition enforcement |
| USP Lee | Custody score miscalculation, improper housing, no staff follow-through | Independent custody audit, staff accountability, recalculation oversight |
| USP Beaumont | Weeks-long lockdown, denial of food/showers/recreation, FBI investigating deaths | OIG/DOJ investigation, emergency restoration of needs, congressional inquiry |
| FMC Carswell | Collapsed ceiling, black mold, contaminated water, failed emergency response | EPA/OSHA inspections, water testing, medical protocol review, congressional oversight |
| USP Coleman I | Mentally ill inmates untreated, SHU misuse, guard assaults, mishandled suicide attempt, denial of transfer | OIG investigation, suicide prevention review, staff accountability, medical facility transfer |
| FCC Victorville | Untreated seizures/mental illness, SHU misuse, assaults, retaliation, HR corruption, inmate weight loss | HR/OIG investigations, medical reviews, SHU audits, DOJ inquiry into corruption |
| FCC Hazelton | Legal mail interference, prolonged lockdowns with no showers, no hot water, untreated MRSA | Immediate MRSA intervention, medical review, mail investigation, sanitation inspection |
2 responses to “Federal Prison Weekly Oversight Report”
Hello i have a loved one in FCI beckely and they have been on lockdown now for 2 weeks and i havent heard from him or know if he is actually okay.
FCI FORT DIX should be INVESTIGATED
Unexplained SHU, restricted visitation, mail interference, staff assaults, retaliation, HR corruption, inmate weight loss, fabricated disciplinary actions, the list goes on!