Federal prisons systematically deny medical care and block inmate grievances, investigation finds
The Marshall Project—An investigation reveals that federal prisons routinely reject inmate grievances and withhold medical care for years, leaving sick and injured prisoners without recourse. The system's internal complaints process is structured in ways that make it nearly impossible for inmates to escalate denials, even for serious health conditions. Journalists found a pattern of bureaucratic stonewalling that effectively insulates prison officials from accountability.