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California Ordered to Release 43,000 Prisoners

The Los Angeles Times reports that a three judge panel has ordered California to release nearly 43,000 prisoners as the state’s prison system is so overcrowded that it is violating inmates’ constitutional rights. In making its decision, the three judge panel imposed a cap on prison population that, in effect, will force the release of [...]

Posted by Gabriel Dorman No Commented Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Under: Prison News

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Defendants’ Constitutional Rights Suspended by Swine Flu

The Orange County Register reports that in the battle between a criminal defendant’s constitutional rights and the swine flu, swine flu wins as Orange County Superior Court judge rules that the deadly virus constitutes good cause to suspend the rights afforded all criminal defendants under the United States Constitution.
The entire issue stems from a lock-down [...]

Posted by Gabriel Dorman No Commented Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

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Lancaster to Get New Prison for Sex Offenders and Gang Members!

The Los Angeles Times reports that the state of California has finally decided where it plans on opening its new prison facility and the unlucky winner is the city of Lancaster, California. Despite heavy opposition from the city, state officials have decided to convert a local prison reception center into a long-term housing facility to [...]

Posted by Gabriel Dorman No Commented Saturday, April 11th, 2009

Under: Prison News, Sex Crimes

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