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Jail Support for Immigrants Held in Missouri Offers Resistance in a Red State

Local communities resist ICE by reaching inside jails and building networks of support. The post Jail Support for Immigrants Held in Missouri Offers Resistance in a Red State appeared first on The Appeal.

Broken Buildings, Broken People

The article describes how long-term prisoners like “Jerry,” serving decades-long sentences in deteriorating facilities, sometimes engage in destructive behavior that costs taxpayers hundreds of dollars per incident due to the psychological toll of extended incarceration. The authors

“They took my life away for nothing.”

James Carver spent 36 years in prison after he was convicted of setting one of the deadliest fires in Massachusetts history. But after reviewing new scientific evidence, a judge set him free. The post “They took my life away for nothing.” appeared first on The Appeal.

CoreCivic CEO: Trump Administration Plans Will ‘Supercharge’ the Private Prison Industry

In a quarterly earnings call, the private prison company told investors that it plans to expand its operations across the country. The post CoreCivic CEO: Trump Administration Plans Will ‘Supercharge’ the Private Prison Industry appeared first on The Appeal.

Private Prison Company GEO Group “Excited” About Mass Deportation

Private prison company GEO Group reported on its quarterly earnings call that it is “very excited” to support expanded immigration enforcement under the current administration, with CEO J. David Donahue using the word “excited” three times during the call

Imprisoned People Can Do More than ‘Scare’ Kids ‘Straight’

The article argues that “Scared Straight” programs, which involve prisoners intimidating at-risk youth, are ineffective and may actually increase recidivism rates according to multiple academic studies. Instead, the piece advocates for mentorship programs where

Trump DOJ Erases Trans People from Crime Data Surveys

The Justice Department has removed questions about gender identity from the National Crime Victimization Survey, the Survey on Sexual Victimization, and the Survey of Inmates in Local Jails. The post Trump DOJ Erases Trans People from Crime Data Surveys appeared first on The Appeal.

Texas Jail Staff Laughed as Army Vet Choked and Died, Lawsuit Says

According to a wrongful death lawsuit, staff at the Angelina County Jail stood by as 33-year-old Glenn Smallwood vomited and died in front of them. The post Texas Jail Staff Laughed as Army Vet Choked and Died, Lawsuit Says appeared first on The Appeal.

Louisiana Sent Kids to Adult Jail That Violated Scores of Regulations, Reports Say

Investigators found the Jackson Parish Jail violated state rules 83 times between July and February—almost 12 times more than the second-worst lockup. The post Louisiana Sent Kids to Adult Jail That Violated Scores of Regulations, Reports Say appeared first on The Appeal.

Trump DOJ Defunds National Prison Rape Resource Center

A letter obtained exclusively by The Appeal says Trump’s Department of Justice has cut all funding to the Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center. The post Trump DOJ Defunds National Prison Rape Resource Center appeared first on The Appeal.