Justice Department steps impact more than 200 facilities run by contractors . Rules require transportation for inmates and help for them to reach family , get work . Federal prisons incarcerate 216,000 people in the United States , which accounts for only 5 % of the world 's population but holds 25 % of its prisoners . Comment:
Justice Department steps impact more than 200 facilities run by contractors . Rules require transportation for inmates and help for them to reach family , get work . Comment: