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BOP Prisoner Population Exceeds 200,000

In September 2007, the federal bureau of Prisons (BOP) reaffirmed its hold on the title of being the nation?s largest prison system. A weekly population report showed BOP holding 200,052 prisoners for the first time.

Since the start of the ?war on drugs,? the nation?s prisons have continued to swell. ...

 

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