Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn’t order they install AC
A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.” ...
Texas is taking back privately run prisons
During the prisons-building boom three decades ago, lawmakers allowed private, for-profit corporations to compete for prisons ...
Judge says heat in Texas prisons unconstitutional as states face mounting lawsuits
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge’s rebuke of Texas housing prisoners in lockups without air conditioning stopped short of ...
State of Texas interested in purchase of Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility
Garza County Commissioners have narrowed down their options for the future of the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility.
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Feds are opening more detention centers in Texas as Trump administration steps up deportations
The Trump administration is increasing the use of immigration detention facilities, particularly in Texas. Texas already ...
Liberty County correctional officer accused of bringing vape into jail, charged with third-degree felony
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Liberty County correctional officer is facing a third degree felony charge after being accused of ...
Investigation finds Texas prison staff falsified records about temperatures
The investigation is tied to a federal lawsuit filed by Bernie Tiede, a Texas man spending life in prison who has reported ...
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Immigrant jail booking facility to close in South Texas
Texas will close the jail booking facility in Jim Hogg County thanks to @realDonaldTrump ’s swift action to secure our border ...
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Texas to close border site used to process arrested migrants
The state opened the facility in Jim Hogg County in 2022. Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for ...