Despite Worsening Opioid Crisis, Many Jails And Prisons Remain Opposed To Treatment Medications
Three drugs are approved by the FDA for opioid use disorder yet are treated as dangerous contraband in most jails and prisons. (NC Dept of Public Safety on Flickr)
Letters From Massachusetts Jail Reveal Struggle To Survive Pandemic Winter
Incarcerated people in Massachusetts raised alarm as pandemic winter approached, but county jail officials ignored their pleas—prompting direct action.
Detainees Sue As Cook County Jail Becomes One Of Biggest COVID-19 Clusters In United States
Cook County Jail detainees file a class action lawsuit alleging officials “failed in [their] constitutional responsibility” to “provide reasonable protection” against COVID-19.
Release People From Jail To Prevent A Coronavirus Catastrophe Behind Bars
The coronavirus poses a grave risk to people incarcerated in jails, prisons, and detention centers across the United States.
Lawsuit: Pregnant Pretrial Detainee Denied Care, Forced To Carry Dead Child For Days
A federal lawsuit claims a pregnant pre-trial inmate was denied basic access to healthcare that could have saved the life of her unborn child.
