Washington, July 9 -- Congresswoman Veronica Escobar issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director William K. Marshall voicing her concerns about the announced closure of La Tuna. In her letter, she includes a list of 18 questions she requests the BOP to answer.
The full text of the letter can be found here (https://escobar.house.gov/UploadedFiles/ESCOBAR_La_Tuna_Closure_Oversight_Letter.pdf) or below:
Director Marshall:
I write regarding the Federal Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) July 1, 2026, announcement that La Tuna FCI, Federal Satellite Low, and Satellite Camp in Anthony, Texas will be permanently closed. Despite the direct impact the closure ...