President Trump Enacts Two Bills, Expanding Court Locations and Addressing Prison Staff Safety

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Published: 2026-09-16
Category: us
Source: The White House
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President Trump signed S. 32, the "Local Access to Courts Act," designating College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, as new authorized court locations. He also enacted S. 307, the "Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act," which mandates the Bureau of Prisons to establish requirements addressing sexual harassment and assault against staff by incarcerated individuals. These laws aim to improve judicial access and enhance safety within federal correctional facilities.

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