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USP Marion: Inside the History, Operations, and Visitor Guide for the Federal Prison in Marion, Illinois

"The United States Penitentiary, Marion (commonly referred to as USP Marion) is one of the most historically significant and highly discussed federal correctional facilities in the United States. Located in Southern Illinois, this facility has transitioned through various security designations and operational roles over the decades. Originally constructed to succeed the infamous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, USP Marion has sat at the center of critical evolutions in the American penal system, including the birth of the modern "supermax" confinement model and the implementation of highly restricted Communication Management Units (CMUs). Unders..."

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