Category: State News
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Inmates At Dauphin County Jail, PA File Lawsuit Over Inhumane Conditions
Inmates at Dauphin County Prison allege systemic abuse in a new lawsuit, accusing jail officials of collective punishment, inhumane conditions, and constitutional violations.
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Former FCI Dublin Inmates Seek Clemency After Historic Settlement and Consent Decree
Incarcerated women who were transferred from the now-shuttered FCI Dublin in California are seeking clemency after exposing harassment, retaliation and assault by staff at the notorious federal prison nicknamed the “rape club.”
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Former FCI Dublin Inmates Secure Historic $115 Million Settlement From BoP
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has agreed to a historic $115 million settlement for over 100 survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, a California women’s prison notorious for pervasive staff-on-inmate sexual abuse. Alongside the payout, a consent decree mandates systemic reforms, including external monitoring, trauma recovery services, and limits on solitary confinement, to protect…
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Twelvth Prison Death in Alabama Reported In 2024
An inmate died after a brutal assault at Alabama’s Bibb Correctional Facility, marking the 12th prison homicide this year. Despite federal warnings, Alabama’s prison violence crisis remains unresolved, raising urgent concerns about inmate safety and civil rights.
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San Diego County Jail Deaths: New Oversight Proposal Aims to Prevent More Tragedies
San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe proposes expanding oversight to address preventable deaths in local jails. The plan includes granting CLERB jurisdiction over medical staff and increasing transparency in investigations.
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Prison Reform: Texas’ Bartett Unit Model For Reducing Recidivism
Texas’s Bartlett Prison Unit is transforming incarceration with a focus on rehabilitation, preparing inmates for reentry through job training, education, and emotional support. Learn how this model could reshape the future of criminal justice.
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Red Onion State Prison Civil Rights Violations: Prisoners Intentionally Burn Themselves in Protest
Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison faces renewed scrutiny after reports of self-harm by inmates highlight allegations of inhumane treatment and systemic abuse.
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Survivor of Abuse in Pennsylvania Juvenile Detention Center Speaks Out Nearly a Decade Later
A survivor of abuse at a Pennsylvania detention center shares her story, nearly a decade later, highlighting systemic failures in the juvenile justice system. Learn how over 200 lawsuits are seeking accountability for the alleged abuse of vulnerable youth.
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Oregon Prison Abuse Lawsuit: Former Inmate Sues Deer Ridge Doctor
A former Oregon inmate alleges abuse by a prison medical officer, spotlighting systemic issues within the state’s correctional facilities.
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Angola Prison Rodeo Exploitation: A Sobering Reminder of Racism and Suffering In America’s Largest Prison
The Angola Prison Rodeo, held annually at Louisiana’s maximum-security prison, blends spectacle and controversy.