Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Orders Police, Jails to Cooperate with ICE
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has directed state police, sheriffs and prisons to work with President Donald Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) agency. Youngkin signed Presidential Order On Thursday, he said, “Instructs Virginia State Police and the Department of Corrections to sign a Section 287(g) Agreement with ICE.” “The Secretary of Public Safety […]
‘Alarming’ data reveals high diabetes risk for pregnant women in English jails | Prisons and probation
Pregnant women in British prisons are three times more likely to be diagnosed with gestational diabetes, according to new “surprising” data. Figures obtained through the Freedom of Information (FOI) request are requests from the NHS Trust, which provides health care to women's prisons in the UK, with 12% of women receiving pregnancy-related care in 2023. […]
Our inhumane jails are promoting a vicious cycle that is criminal in itself | Martha Gill
bRitual prisons are now so bad that other countries have refused to hand over criminals “inhuman” here. That may still be a small shock for a country that, despite everything, has a entrenched habit of considering gold standards. But of course, at least not with regard to prisons. This is just a few details from […]
Trump Restores Single-Sex Jails, Transgenders Sent Back to Men’s Prisons
President Donald Trump restored single-sex prisons and sent male prisoners who identified as women returning to male facilities. Approximately 1,500 male federal prisoners who identify as women will now be sent to men's facilities after President Trump's executive order establishing single-sex prisons. report by new york times. President Trump's executive order, titled “Defending Women from […]
NYC council sues over Mayor Adams’ executive order flouting solitary ban in city jails
The City Council has filed a lawsuit over Mayor Eric Adams' executive order that ignored a controversial ban on solitary confinement in city jails, calling the mayor's enforcement an overreach and an “unprecedented” abuse of power. . The lawsuit, filed Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court, seeks to halt part of a newly passed law that […]
Louisiana lawmakers weighing constitutional amendment that would send more juvenile offenders to adult jails
Louisiana lawmakers are proposing an amendment to the state constitution that would drastically change the punishment for juvenile offenders. Senate Bill 2 was approved by the Senate by a vote of 28-9 and sent to the House, where it was reported with amendments and referred to the Legislative Service. If passed by the state Legislature, […]
Kamala’s Long-Time Protégé Wants To Defund The Police And Empty Jails
One of Vice President Kamala Harris' longtime students has spent her career undermining law enforcement. Who is Latifa Simon? running In the California State Legislature, known For about 20 years, Mr. Harris officiated at the wedding of Mr. Harris, who is now vice president. guidance she, give she works for the government campaign in progress […]
Rikers guard saves baby choking on Dorito in jail’s visiting room
After a terrifying incident last week when a baby choked on a chip while visiting Rikers Island, the city's “Boldest” sprang into action to save the baby. The one-year-old boy began turning blue after swallowing Doritos around 7:40 p.m. on Sunday in a visiting area of the prison where his mother, Savannah Webb, had just […]
New NYC Council bill would limit pepper spray use in jails except in emergency situations
A new proposal being considered by the New York City Council would limit corrections officers’ use of pepper spray to control unruly inmates in the city’s jails. The bill, introduced Thursday, would require corrections officers to get permission from patrol commanders before using the powerful oleoresin capsicum spray, also known as pepper spray, on inmates, […]
NYC Council bill would severely limit pepper spray use in jails
Except in rare emergency situations, New York City corrections officers will no longer be able to use pepper spray to defend themselves or inmates at Rikers Island or other New York City jails. “reckless” A new bill is being considered by the City Council. A bill from far-left Democrat Rep. Sandy Nurse would require corrections […]