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flag Nebraska’s prison system remains critically overcrowded, ranking first in operational and second in design capacity, despite recent reforms and new housing.

flag Nebraska’s prison system remains among the nation’s most overcrowded, ranking first by operational capacity and second by design capacity, according to a 2025 report by the state’s Inspector General. flag The state has maintained an overcrowding emergency since 2020, when the system surpassed 140% of design capacity, and despite a stable population above 5,700, challenges persist due to the McCook Work Ethic Camp’s transition to an ICE facility and repairs at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. flag A new 384-bed wing has eased pressure, and parole grants rose nearly 50% in 2024 due to legislative reforms, though some lawmakers question the crisis severity. flag The state now uses operational capacity—125% of design—as the emergency threshold, a shift formalized in Legislative Bill 150. flag Despite progress, the system remains under significant strain.

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