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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Feb 2, 2023
The Untold Story of Black Pittsburgh's Alternative to Police
Jan 23, 2023
Arizona Violated the Rights of Incarcerated People for More Than a Decade. That Will Finally End.
Nov 23, 2022
Two Cups of Broth and Rotting Sandwiches: The Reality of Mealtime in Prisons and Jails
Nov 11, 2022
Our Veterans Need Support, Not Incarceration
Nov 10, 2022
Abortion Rights Won the Midterms, Now What?
Oct 20, 2022
LA County’s Failure to Invest in Alternatives to Incarceration Fuels Inhumane Jail Conditions
Oct 3, 2022
Algorithms Are Making Decisions About Health Care, Which May Only Worsen Medical Racism
Sep 29, 2022
For Defense Attorneys: Tips for Effectively Challenging Pretrial Electronic Monitoring