“We are deeply concerned by reports suggesting that the US Marshal Service did not provide medically necessary health care services to two prisoners in its custody: Ms Jean Marshall, 74, and Heather Idoni, 59. On May 15, 2024, Ms Marshall was sentenced to 15 additional months in prison, and Ms Idoni is scheduled to be sentenced next week. We ask Director Davis to provide a clear and comprehensive account of the care provided to Ms Idoni and Ms Marshall during their time in the custody of the US Marshals Service. As you know, the US Marshal Services is required to provide appropriate medical care for all prisoners. US Marshals Service Policy Directive – Prisoner Health Care Management states that ‘All prisoners will receive medically necessary health care services.'”
“This is defined as ‘[n]ecessary to diagnose or treat a medical condition, which, if left untreated, would likely lead to a significant loss of function, deterioration of health, uncontrolled suffering, or death,'” write a bunch of MAGA House members in a letter to US Marshal Service Director Ronald Davis and Federal Bureau Of Prisons Director Colette Peters. Signatories include Andy Biggs, Claudia Tenney, and Harriet Hagerman, all calling themselves the “Pro-Life Caucus.”
Interesting choice of words that “medically necessary health care services” part. Sounds familiar.