03 Mar Proposed ‘American Rescue Plan’ Would Provide Support To Prisons
The House of Representatives released its version of the American Rescue Plan, and the bill includes several parts focusing on prisons.
COVID-19 in Prisons Tag
01 Mar Rep. Stefanik Seeks to Keep COVID Vaccine from Vulnerable Prisoners
Not all lawmakers agree with President Biden's desire to give the COVID vaccine to vulnerable prisoners in state and federal prisons.
25 Feb How the Death Penalty Is a COVID-19 Superspreader
The Trump administration's use of the death penalty turned into COVID-19 superspreader events.
19 Feb Prison Visits During COVID-19 Create Significant Problem in Containing Pandemic
Prison visits during COVID-19 are complicating efforts to reduce the virus' spread.
11 Feb Supreme Court at Odds After Slew of Executions During COVID-19 Pandemic
Dozens of appeals were prompted by the executions during COVID-19.
26 Jan How Covid-19 Spread in the U.S. Prison System
The COVID-19 spread in the US prison system has been largely uncontrolled. Will things change in 2021 with new leadership?
26 Jan Unclear Biden Path for Prisons During COVID-19
The Biden Administration campaigned on addressing the COVID-19 spread in the United States. Whether his proposal will do enough is unclear.