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Newsom moves to close another state prison. That makes 5 since he took office
California’s falling incarcerated population has allowed Gov. Gavin Newsom to close four state prisons. Now he’s calling for ...
'People are still believing in me' | DC inmates triumph in debate for justice reform
Inmates at the D.C. jail emotionally debated against Towson University students, arguing for eliminating mandatory minimum sentences.
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Lockdowns, Staffing Shortages at Illinois Prisons Leads to Visit Cancellations
Several family members and advocates with loved ones incarcerated in prisons across Illinois told WTTW News that their ...
Raiders Wire2d
Jacksonville receives first proposal to build new jail and others could follow
Jacksonville gets proposal to build new jail from firms involved in EverBank Field design and Duval County Public Schools ...
Lincoln Journal Star3d
Nebraska's new prison already behind schedule — and likely to cost far more than $350M
Construction of Nebraska's new prison complex north of Lincoln is already behind schedule and is likely to cost far more than the $350 million set aside for the facility.
Las Vegas Sun5d
Alcatraz was too expensive to keep open
At its peak, the facility was nearly three times more expensive to operate than other federal prisons, largely due to its ...