U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Statement on the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth Remaining Open and Operational

WASHINGTON– Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) issued the following statement on the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth remaining open and operational:
“Reversing the decision to close the Duluth Prison Camp is a major victory for the workers, families, and community that have fought to keep these good-paying, union jobs in the region,”said Sen. Tina Smith.“These employees are essential to the local economy and have deep roots in Duluth. They deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and shouldn’t have been forced to choose between their careers and their community. I pushed hard to reverse this decision, working closely with local leaders, labor partners, and the Bureau of Prisons to keep these jobs in Duluth. I was glad to stand with them every step of the way, and I’ll continue working to ensure federal decisions are made with workers and communities at the center.”