News & Commentary about Prisoners' Rights

The National Prison Project is dedicated to ensuring that our nation's prisons, jails, and detention centers comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and human rights principles.
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May 4, 2012
Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights

May 3, 2012
Too young to shave, but old enough for solitary

May 2, 2012
Long Island Should Break its Addiction to Incarceration

Apr 30, 2012
Private Prisons Are the Problem, Not the Solution

Apr 25, 2012
CT Ends Death Penalty! One Big Step for a Small State; One Giant Step for our Society

Apr 16, 2012
On the Agenda: Week of April 16 – 20, 2012

Apr 12, 2012
Standing Up Against Sexual Assault By the State

Apr 10, 2012
Los Angeles Sheriff Endorses Report Recommending Swift Closure of Infamous Jail