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…
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…
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…
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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