Yet another round of disconcerting stories regarding federal prison realities

With thanks to some readers for flagging some of these pieces, I have seen in recent days an array of stories regarding an array of ugly realities in the federal prison system.  A round-up:

From The Christian Post, “Federal prisons blocking faith groups from helping offenders overcome criminal past: senators“

From Fox News, “Federal inmates attacking prison guards in nationwide trend as lawmakers propose their solution“

From KTVU Fox 2, “Lawyers ‘horrified’ at conditions for FCI Dublin transfers at Alabama prison“

From Reason, “The Bureau of Prisons’ Casual Cruelty to Families of Those Who Die Behind Bars“