President Signs 'Local Access to Courts Act' and 'Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act' into Law

President Donald J. Trump signed two bills into law on September 16, 2026. S. 32, the 'Local Access to Courts Act,' expands authorized court locations in the Southern District of Texas and the Southern District of California. S. 307, the 'Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act,' establishes requirements for the Bureau of Prisons to address sexual harassment and assault against staff by incarcerated individuals.