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News & Commentary about Overcrowding and Other Threats to Health and Safety

Overcrowding
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Feb 8, 2025

Half a Mile from the Flames: LA County’s Brush with Catastrophe Demonstrates the Urgent Need to Protect People in Jails and Prisons from Climate Change

Half a Mile from the Flames: LA County’s Brush with Catastrophe Demonstrates the Urgent Need to Protect People in Jails and Prisons from Climate Change

Jan 23, 2023

Arizona Violated the Rights of Incarcerated People for More Than a Decade. That Will Finally End.

Arizona Violated the Rights of Incarcerated People for More Than a Decade. That Will Finally End.

Jun 2, 2022

What if Algorithms Worked For Accused People, Instead of Against Them?

What if Algorithms Worked For Accused People, Instead of Against Them?

Dec 22, 2021

As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever

As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever

Aug 10, 2021

Documents Foreshadow a Grim Future for COVID-19 Spread in Federal Prisons

Documents Foreshadow a Grim Future for COVID-19 Spread in Federal Prisons

Jun 25, 2021

Jailed For a Faulty Battery and Left to Catch COVID-19

Jailed For a Faulty Battery and Left to Catch COVID-19

Jun 14, 2021

Orange County’s Dramatic Reduction in Jail Population During the Pandemic is a Model for the Nation

Orange County’s Dramatic Reduction in Jail Population During the Pandemic is a Model for the Nation

May 12, 2020

During COVID-19 Crisis, We Must Prioritize the Release of Pregnant People

During COVID-19 Crisis, We Must Prioritize the Release of Pregnant People

Mar 19, 2020

We Know Prisons Need COVID-19 Plans, but our Arizona Prison Tour Suggests it’s not Happening

We Know Prisons Need COVID-19 Plans, but our Arizona Prison Tour Suggests it’s not Happening

Mar 6, 2020

Are Our Prisons and Jails Ready for COVID-19?

Are Our Prisons and Jails Ready for COVID-19?