John Oliver Brands Heat in Texas Prisons a “Deadly Situation”
Inmates have fought in the courts against excess heat in Texas prisons for years. Now TV host John Oliver has raised the... Read More
Suicide of Texas Prisoner Highlights the Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement
Increasing numbers of prisoners are spending long periods locked up alone in the United States. Experts say solitary confinement is putting severe... Read More
Experts Call for Prison Reform in Texas as Health Care Costs Rise
Texas has made moves to reduce its massive prison population in recent years. Some experts say the state’s reforms don’t go far... Read More
Lawmakers Dispute the Cost of Cooling Down Hot Texas Prisons
Texas prisons are dangerous places for a host of reasons. Despite being in areas where summer temperatures soar, many of them lack... Read More
Guard Indictments Spark Call for Texas Prisons Watchdog
Texas prisons are tough and uncompromising places. As well as facing dangers on a daily basis, inmates were targeted by unscrupulous employees,... Read More