The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled that the Virginia Department of Corrections was violating the religious beliefs of an incarcerated … [Read more...]
IRAN – Fire kills eight in Iranian prison
A fire killed eight detainees at Iran’s Evin prison near Terhan, which has for decades housed political prisoners as well as those convicted of … [Read more...]
LOUISIANA – Court: Non-unanimous verdict rule not retroactive
A new rule that non-unanimous convictions cannot be used by the state of Louisiana will not apply retroactively, the state Supreme Court has … [Read more...]
Former Oregon prison director to head beleaguered Federal Bureau of Prisons
The new head of the scandal-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons says she believes in good government and transparency. Colette Peters told The … [Read more...]
Four states end forcible prison labor
On Nov. 8, 2022, four states in the union chose to move this country closer to a nation free of forced labor in every way. Over 75% of voters … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS – January 2023
1. Kentucky — ( AP) State officials are promoting a Prison-to-Work- Pipeline program aimed at connecting incarcerated people with employment as they … [Read more...]
ILLINOIS – Sheriff fights recidivism by reducing costs and fees charged to incarcerated
The Washtenaw CountySheriff belives one way toovercome reincarcerationis through reducing thedebt incurred by detainees A sheriff in Illinois is … [Read more...]
TEXAS – No immunity for state corrections in veteran’s medical device lawsuit
A state appeals court has denied immunity of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice from a lawsuit when it refused to replace a device for Robin … [Read more...]
US-MEXICO BORDER -Feds ask for psych testing of undocumented parents
DOJ seeks verification of mental suffering forparents separated from children at border Parents separated from their children at the U.S.-Mexican … [Read more...]
Zoe Mullery, Watani Stiner start writing workshop for returning citizens
Creative writing teacher Zoe Mullery and former San Quentin News staffer Watani Stiner are teaming up to start a creative writing class. The class … [Read more...]
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