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This Tennessee Prison Is Leaving LGBTQ People Unhoused Behind Bars
The South Central Correctional Center leaves LGBTQ people defenseless, so they’re organizing to fight for their safety.
Safe Drinking Water Is a Basic Human Right That Texas Prisons Fail to Respect
Imprisoned people are forced to drink and bathe with water they describe as over-chlorinated, slimy, and foul-smelling.
Despite Rules to Provide Menstrual Products, Some in ICE Jail Can’t Access Them
“Menstrual products aren’t a luxury, they are a basic need for half of the population,” said Rep. Grace Meng.
Rep. LaMonica McIver Faces 17 Years in Prison Over ICE Jail Inspection
The Trump administration has repeatedly attempted to restrict or thwart congressmembers’ access to ICE jails.
Prisoners in Missouri Report Being Forced to Shovel Snow in Subzero Temperatures
Incarcerated people were reportedly punished with administrative segregation or discipline if they refused.
After Exposing Prison Horrors, Incarcerated Whistleblowers Are Moved to Solitary
Subjects of The Alabama Solution have led protests for years, using cell phones to expose brutality and forced labor.
Immigrant Children Lead Uprising at Texas Detention Center
The immigrant jail, where many children are detained, has “horrible” conditions, including “putrid” drinking water.
Palestine Action Prison Hunger Strike Ends After a Victory in the UK
The UK government rejected a $2.7 billion contract for a subsidiary of Israel’s largest weapons maker, Elbit Systems.
We Can Honor Renee Nicole Good’s Life by Abolishing Death-Making Institutions
Those of us who see ourselves in Renee Good can take this moment to deepen our solidarities with all who are policed.
In the Face of Anti-Trans Escalation, We Need More Than Legal Strategies
The swiftness with which Trump dismantled decades of meager, hard-fought protections exposed the limits of legal work.