All posts tagged "Prisoners"
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Tennessee Inmates Trading Time in Prison for Birth Control and Vasectomies
The ACLU says the exchange is unconstitutional.
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How Do We Solve the Drug Overdose Problem in California Prisons?
Balancing safety procedures with visitors' rights.
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The CIA: How to Get Away With Torture
The U.S. has a chance to hold up the ideals it espouses to other nations: freedom, democracy, right...
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Why the War on Drugs Takes on a New Form Behind Bars
With barbed wire fences, armed-guard towers, extensive searching by guards, and locked rooms, prisons seem to be a...
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IQ Requirements for Death Penalty to Change Due to SCOTUS Ruling
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court overturned a Florida law that used a strict IQ cutoff point...
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Private Prisons Much More Likely to Hold Minorities
A recent study concluded that private prisons are more likely to hold African American prisoners when compared to public correction...
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More Time Please: Deal Seeking an Extension on California’s Prison Compliance Order
Governor Jerry Brown and legislative leaders announced Monday a deal to seek an extension on the compliance order...
