By Michael Knight - Contributor Corcoran State Prison, IAC Chairman Many tears were shed when prisoners, guests, and staff celebrated HopeFest … [Read more...]
Involuntary servitude amendments face uphill battle
In 2018, Colorado was the first state to amend its constitution to abolish all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude—and did so without its … [Read more...]
State Senate won’t ban forcible prison labor
The state Senate has decided that forced labor will remain in effect in California prisons. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 failed to get … [Read more...]
Lompoc Covid suit settled
Federal prisoners who filed a class action lawsuit requesting releases due to COVID-19, have reached a settlement agreement with the Bureau of Prisons … [Read more...]
LA supes strike down motion to close juvenile detention camp
An LA County Supervisor’s effort to close a deteriorating youth detention was thwarted after other supervisors voted the proposal down, according to … [Read more...]
Labor shortages create opportunity for returning citizens
A labor shortage sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic is helping formerly incarcerated people find jobs, according to The Associated Press. At least … [Read more...]
Experts cite Covid risks, recommend additional releases
A new report about the effects of COVID-19 on California’s prison system encourages lawmakers and prison officials to reduce the prison population in … [Read more...]
Susanville – Injunction temporarily halts closure of California Correctional Center
Employees at the California Correctional Center (CCC) in Susanville will need to find new jobs by June 2023, according to an article in the Sacramento … [Read more...]
Prisoners released under federal CARES Act returned to prison
The U.S. 2020 Federal Cares Act, (FCA) authorized the release of incarcerated individuals to home confinement to help lower the spread of COVID-19 … [Read more...]
No immunity for CDCR in SQ outbreak suit
Federal judge denies officials’ bid for protection under PREP Act following deadly wave of Covid infections in 2020; prisoners’ lawsuits allowed to … [Read more...]
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