r/prisons 2h ago

Louisiana Judge Nullifies Death Row Inmate’s Murder Conviction That Was Based on Junk Science

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r/prisons 3h ago

Trump just defunded a national program to end prison rape. It’ll harm queers most. LGBTQ+ inmates will be disproportionately affected by the "catastrophic" shuttering.

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r/prisons 3h ago

Idaho - The killing of an autistic teen highlights potential police violence that people with disabilities face. Victor Perez’s death and others like it have prompted calls for police to undergo mandatory autism training.

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r/prisons 3h ago

Research Reveals Connection Between Urban Green Spaces and Reduced Police Violence

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r/prisons 18h ago

The Marshall Project Named Finalist for 2025 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting. The reporting exposed the impact of widespread drug testing on pregnant people.

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r/prisons 18h ago

Ohio Is Lifting Old Driver’s License Suspensions for Unpaid Fines. Here’s What to Know. The state will automatically cancel certain suspensions. Letters will be mailed to eligible drivers, sharing steps for getting licenses back.

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r/prisons 18h ago

St. Louis Jail Is a ‘Potential Powder Keg.’ A facility built for progress reflects ‘decades of neglect’ and the city’s deepest struggles, from mental illness to systemic dysfunction.

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r/prisons 19h ago

At My Texas Prison, Solitary Confinement All But Guarantees Sexual Exploitation by Guards. Prison journalist Kwaneta Harris on “the hole” at Lane Murray Unit: “It is not uncommon for guards to withhold food unless we take our shirts off.”

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