Prisons and Jails
Being in Jail Has Become a ‘Death Sentence,’ Advocates Say. Detainees Are Suing to be Released.
People in jails with medical vulnerabilities and short times left on their sentence are suing for release—and if that fails, they want masks, gloves, and the space to socially distance.
Being in Jail Has Become a ‘Death Sentence,’ Advocates Say. Detainees Are Suing to be Released.
People in jails with medical vulnerabilities and short times left on their sentence are suing for release—and if that fails, they want masks, gloves, and the space to socially distance.
Prisons and Jails
Coronavirus Makes Bail Reform Efforts More Urgent
Some jurisdictions have released many pretrial detainees in an effort to decrease jail populations during the pandemic, taking steps bail reform advocates sought for years.
New Jersey Set to Release 1,000 Jail Inmates to Limit Coronavirus Spread
Up to 1,000 people could be eligible for release. Other jurisdictions around the U.S. are also taking steps to curb their jail populations.
Uniquely Vulnerable During Disease Outbreaks, Prisons and Jails Brace for Coronavirus Cases
Prisons and jails across the country are preparing for the coronavirus, while advocates push for measures to release more people.
Deploying Body-Worn Cameras in a County Jail
A sheriff's office in Wyoming recently began using body-worn cameras on deputies working inside the county jail, the first in the state to test the technology in a correctional setting.
In Reversal, Counties and States Help Inmates Keep Medicaid
The number of states making it easier for inmates to reactivate benefits has tripled.
Rural Communities Look to Jails for Revenue
A new report found that rural areas are increasingly renting out jail beds to places with overcrowded facilities in an effort to bring in more revenue.
Trying to End the Dangerous Practice of Late-Night Jail Releases
If signed by the governor, a measure passed by the California legislature would require jails to set new release times and provide people with free phone calls to arrange transportation.
A Private Prison Ban Could Be Coming in California
California has relied on private prisons to relieve overcrowding in state-run facilities—but now the state may eliminate them entirely.
At least 25% of People in Jail Are Booked More Than Once a Year, Report Says
A new report sheds light on how many people are arrested and booked into jail several times per year, often because of mental health or substance abuse problems.
'Inhumane' Jail Conditions Could Cost Ohio County Millions
Cuyahoga County jail made national headlines when videos of abuse behind bars went viral earlier this year. Now some county officials are saying taxpayers will pay the price.
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