Recent Prison Riot Texas

Judge Says Heat in Texas Prisons Unconstitutional

Federal judge rules prison heat conditions are unconstitutional, but doesn’t require air conditioning

About two-thirds of Texas prisons are not fully air conditioned, and dozens of inmates have died in the sweltering heat.

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Judge Says Heat in Texas Prisons Unconstitutional as States Face Mounting Lawsuits

A federal judge’s finding that extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional could lead to the state being ordered to spend billions to install air conditioning to cool them off

The Washington Post · 16h

Extreme heat in Texas prisons without AC is unconstitutional, judge says

Judge Robert Pitman ruled in favor of prisoners’ rights advocates but stopped short of ordering the state to install air conditioners immediately.

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Gas deployed, windows broken | 44 inmates riot, take over dorms inside Texas jail, sheriff's office says

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas — Inmates were able to take over part of the Liberty County Jail on Thursday morning, according to the sheriff's office. Liberty County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Oscar Martinez ...

Houston Chronicle29d

1 injured after 'full scale' riot suppressed at Liberty County Jail, officials say

Around 40 inmates at Liberty County Jail were part of a riot Thursday morning ... a breaking news reporter for the Houston Chronicle. A recent graduate of the University of Houston and a lifelong ...

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Tory Lanez Allegedly Pepper Sprayed During Prison Riot

Tory Lanez has been feeding his fans new music from behind bars, but a recent prison riot abruptly interrupted a recent recording session. Footage of the incident surfaced online, showing ...

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