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social-issues2 years ago•2 min saved

Alabama Inmates and Families Demand Justice for Forced Labor Scheme

Families of current and former inmates in Alabama protested outside the state Capitol, sharing stories and concerns about the conditions inside state prisons with lawmakers. They highlighted issues such as violence, lack of transparency regarding inmate deaths, and the denial of parole for free labor. The families blamed recent laws and an executive order for exacerbating these problems. Lawmakers acknowledged the issues but stated that their long-term solution is to build a new specialized men's prison and close three others.

via WSFA|

#alabama-prisons #family-concerns #federal-lawsuit

crime-and-justice2 years ago•5 min saved

Appalling Conditions Uncovered at Florida Federal Prison by Justice Department Watchdog

The Justice Department inspector general's office found alarming conditions at the Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee in Florida, including moldy bread, rodent droppings on food, and insects in cereal. The prison also suffers from staffing shortages, leaky ceilings and windows, and crumbling infrastructure. These issues are symptomatic of broader problems within the federal prison system, which has been plagued by physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and corruption. The Bureau of Prisons has been requesting insufficient funding for infrastructure repairs, and a lack of sustained leadership has contributed to the ongoing problems.

via NPR|

#crime-and-justice #federal-prison #florida

criminal-justice2 years ago•5 min saved

"Texas Prisons: A Deadly Summer and Climate Crisis"

Texas prisons are facing criticism for the lack of air conditioning, with Democrats on the House Oversight Committee calling for an investigation into the state's failure to expand AC in its prisons. While officials plan to add 11,000 air conditioned beds by the end of next year, this leaves nearly 100,000 inmates without relief from the sweltering Texas heat. The state has been accused of slow progress, and a study published last year linked 271 deaths in Texas prisons between 2001 and 2019 to heat-related issues and a lack of air conditioning. The spike in deaths this year has raised concerns, with advocates calling for federal intervention to improve prison conditions.

via Texas Public Radio|

#air-conditioning #criminal-justice #federal-intervention

law-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

Justice Dept. Launches Probe into Georgia's Fulton County Jail

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the conditions at Fulton County Jail in Georgia, citing reports of violence, deteriorating surroundings, and the death of an inmate who was covered in lice and feces. The investigation will examine excessive force, availability of medical care, and treatment of mentally ill prisoners. The jail has faced criticism for years, with overcrowding and dangerous conditions. Advocacy groups have welcomed the investigation as a step forward.

via The New York Times|

#civil-rights #fulton-county-jail #inmate-conditions

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Political Divide Deepens as GOP Lawmakers Face Accusations and Controversies.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers toured a Washington, DC, jail housing Jan. 6 riot defendants, and Democrats accused Republicans of lying about the conditions inside the lockup and treating the inmates “like celebrities.” The inmates had access to laptops and tablets and appeared to be in good health. Republicans claimed that medical care and services are being withheld from the defendants, and some defendants have not been able to obtain bond hearings some 25 months after the Capitol riot. The visit to the facility comes one day after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met with the mother of Ashli Babbitt, a Trump supporter who was shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer during the riot.

via New York Post |

#congressional-delegation #inmate-conditions #jan-6-riot