Why Women Joined—And Didn’t Join—One Of The Largest Prison Strikes In US History
The number of incarcerated women participating in a national prison strike launched on September 9 may be very small compared to the number of incarcerated men, however, their actions have been no less significant. “I would like you and supporters to know that there was a symbolic protest at Washington
Guards May Have Gone On Strike At Holman Correctional Facility In Alabama
The Free Alabama Movement put out a statement suggesting the guards at Holman correctional facility in Alabama went on strike.
Notorious County Jail And Contractor Sued Again For Denying Inmate Treatment For Alcohol Withdrawal
The case of Roy Davis follows a pattern of misconduct by officials at Madison County Jail and those working for Advanced Correctional Healthcare.
Massive Prison Strike Against Slave Labor Expands To 46 Facilities
A prison strike against slave labor that is entering its third week has expanded to 46 facilities, with multiple lockdowns reported.
‘It’s All By Force’: Formerly Incarcerated People Speak Out On Prison Reform
Formerly incarcerated leaders of the criminal justice movement share their perspectives on reform during a national conference in Oakland, California.
Prison Strike Against Slave Labor Spreads To At Least Twelve States
Years of prisoner organizing and resistance culminated on September 9, as a national labor strike against slave-like conditions escalated.
Changes To Federal Solitary Confinement Rules Modestly Improve Cruel Conditions
The Bureau of Prisons changed its policies governing Special Management Units in federal prisons, but they are unlikely to meaningfully improve living conditions.
Muslim Prisoner Accuses Ohio Supermax Prison Of Retaliation For Involvement In Planned Strike
Siddique Hasan says he is facing retaliation from prison officials, who are making false claims that he asked a staff imam to wear a bomb into the prison.
The Legacy Of Attica: Prisoners Plan Labor Strike For Rebellion’s Anniversary
Prisoners across the country have planned a national labor strike action for September 9, 2016, the 4th anniversary of the rebellion at the Attica State Prison.
In States Like Tennessee, Private Prisons Will Survive Obama Administration
Madison Deal died at a CCA prison in Tennessee as news broke that the Justice Department would draw-down its agreements with private prison contractors.