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ICE head recognizes Congress’ role in visiting detention facilities, even unannounced
The head of the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement agency has recognized the right of members of ...
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Senate sends prison parenting bill to governor
Senators unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would give parenting support to fathers in Vermont prisons for the first ...
Outside Official Will Take Over Deadly Rikers Island Jail, Judge Orders
Laura Taylor Swain, a federal judge, seized control of New York City’s lockups, which have been rife with violence and ...
Judge rules lawsuit claiming Hinton inmates were housed in shower stalls for days can move forward
A lawsuit over conditions in a local state prison can move forward thanks to a ruling from a federal judge. The lawsuit claims several inmates were kept in small showers for days with no bathroom ...
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Oklahoma Watch: Judge denies state’s request to throw out prison conditions lawsuit
Four Oklahoma prisoners who faced prolonged confinement in 3-by-3-foot shower stalls in August 2023 have a valid argument ...
Judge denies request to toss lawsuit from prisoners confined in Hinton prison shower stalls
The prisoners say they were locked in the small shower stalls for 24 hours or longer with no bathroom breaks, bedding, hygiene products or fresh water ...
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Lockdowns, Staffing Shortages at Illinois Prisons Leads to Visit Cancellations
Several family members and advocates with loved ones incarcerated in prisons across Illinois told WTTW News that their ...
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Prosecutors ask judge to order Steve Bannon to prison
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday requested the judge overseeing ex-Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon's criminal contempt of ...