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Former Army Chaplain at Guantánamo Was Jailed There Himself
James Yee was jailed and held in solitary confinement for 76 days after being falsely accused of espionage.
Black Sexual Violence Survivors Are Telling Their Stories — Only to Be Punished
Despite #MeToo, the criminal legal system remains skeptical when survivors, particularly Black women, defend themselves.
Omicron Outbreaks in Prisons Put Everyone at Risk, But Data Is Scarce
Prisons in multiple states restricted access to pandemic data in 2021.
All They Want for the Holidays Is for Their Loved Ones to Come Home From Prison
Advocates are pushing governors — and the president — to bring their imprisoned loved ones home for the holidays.
Jailhouse Lawyers Are Often Punished With Solitary Confinement
Jailhouse lawyers in solitary lose access to the vital tools they need to file legal cases from inside cells.
Corporate Exploitation of Prison Labor Reaches Deep into the Supply Chain
Prison slavery produces billions of dollars for the economy with many corporations taking advantage.
People in Prison Organize Collectively for Survival. We All Need to Learn How.
“In a death-making institution, the formation of a social life-support system is a rebellious act,” says Kelly Hayes.
Prison Officials Punished Me With Solitary — Against Their Own Rules
Prison rules say "vulnerable populations," which include trans women, cannot be subject to administrative segregation.
I Survived Death Row, But I’ll Never Escape It
During my 13 years on death row, I saw 12 people executed at the hands of the state. I can’t describe the horror I felt.
Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Bill to Help Clear Marijuana Charges at State Level
While previous bills have focused on federal charges, the HOPE Act provides funding for local expungement efforts.