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Prisons & Policing
Being Pregnant in Prison Is a Nightmare That Won’t Be Ended by One Bill Alone
Lawmakers introduced a bill to improve pregnancy care in federal prisons, but advocates warn that may not be enough.
DOJ Opens Investigation After Incarcerated Man Dies From Untreated Cancer
The DOJ's announcement comes after a federal judge condemned the Bureau of Prisons for its role in the man's death.
Building “Feminist Jails” Ignores a Larger Problem
A reformist approach to women’s incarceration places responsibility of reform on the individual, not the institution.
Prison Strikers Across Alabama Demand Change Despite Severe Retaliation
Thousands of incarcerated workers across the state are demanding an end to their inhumane treatment.
Thousands Demand Release of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Advocates say if Assange is successfully extradited to the U.S. other investigative journalists are at risk too.
Biden’s Action on Weed Convictions Is a First Step — Let’s Push for Much More
Many have fought for this for a long time, and this is just the first bold step in the right direction.
As Millions Evacuate, Incarcerated People in Ian’s Path Are Left Behind
Advocates pushed authorities to evacuate what they say are as many as 176,000 incarcerated people who are in danger.
Bloated Police Budgets Won’t Stop Sexual Violence
Any bill of rights that relies on policing and prisons to protect survivors will not succeed.
California Is Dependent on Prison Labor for Fighting Fires. This Must End.
CAL FIRE’s decades-old reliance on prison labor is coming to an end. The state should invest in firefighting jobs.
New York Prisons Are Blatantly Violating State Law Limiting Solitary Confinement
Data released in New York exposes rampant violations of a state law limiting how long people may be held in isolation.