Category Archives: Prisoners Rights

Texas’ Solitary Confinement Under Constitutional Scrutiny

The Walnut Street Jail was constructed in Philadelphia in 1773—two years before the start of the American Revolution. It was built, as most jails…

Failure of Texas Legislature to Pass Criminal Justice Reforms Makes Communities Less Safe

The 2021 Texas Legislature was no different than its predecessors. The Republican-controlled body passed another 666 new laws that became effective on September 1—most…

American Prisons in Crisis

America’s prisons are in crisis, including those in Texas. The 2021 Texas Legislature once again refused to pass a bill that would have brought…

Texas Inmates’ Rights: Where Does Moving Dead Bodies Fit In?

A jail or prison sentence results in a restriction on legal and constitutional rights for the incarcerated individual. However, this does not mean that…

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