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Federal Prison Grievance System Fails Incarcerated Women Seeking Medical Care

A federal prison's administrative remedy system, designed to address inmate issues, has become a "brick wall" for those seeking help, particularly for medical needs. Data shows a drastic drop in granted grievances, with many rejected for procedural reasons, blocking access to courts and necessary care. Terri Mollica's decade-long struggle for treatment for a uterine fibroid exemplifies these systemic failures.