The Hall of Justice jail sits on soil that could liquefy and swallow parts of the building in an earthquake.
Prisons & Policing
Jason Van Dyke is just the tip of the iceberg.
Reliance on criminalization reinforces state violence.
A Black-led movement for justice kept alive the public outrage that led to Jason Van Dyke's guilty verdict.
Several Texas prisoners told Truthout they were threatened after asking for respite from extreme heat.
The guilty verdict is a major victory for the movement to hold police accountable for their crimes.
Prisoners and organizers of the strike now face retaliation as well as the challenge of advancing their demands.
Reporting sexual assault often lands prisoners in solitary confinement for their "protection."
Marijuana arrests increased for the second year in a row, despite legalization in four states.
Human rights groups are calling for an end to the policy, not just a temporary suspension.