News & Commentary about Prisoners' Rights
The National Prison Project is dedicated to ensuring that our nation's prisons, jails, and detention centers comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and human rights principles.
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Mar 9, 2009
Meeting the Health Care Needs of Pregnant Inmates
Feb 6, 2009
Challenging Angola Prison's Religion Policies
Feb 5, 2009
Two Months, Two Prison Riots
Dec 12, 2008
One in Every 31 Adults...
Dec 9, 2008
Preventing Death Sentences and Protecting Human Rights
Dec 8, 2008
Protecting the Dignity of All Persons
Sep 17, 2008
The (Constitutional) Aches and Pains of Over-Incarceration
Sep 5, 2008
DOC Doesn't Get It
Aug 29, 2008
Katrina Remembered
Jul 24, 2008
Court: Stop Putting Women in Men's Prisons