The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up the case of a Rastafarian man seeking to sue prison officials in Louisiana who cut off his dreadlocks while he was incarcerated.The case is the latest that ...

(WJAR) — Three inmates of Native American ancestry are suing Rhode Island’s prison system, claiming their religious rights are being violated by not being allowed to participate in ceremonies and have ...

The trial of a sheriff’s deputy who was indicted for violating the civil rights of an inmate ended in a hung jury on Wednesday. Jeremiah Manuyag Flores was indicted in January for the use of excessive ...

Mayor de Blasio at Rikers Island (photo: Mayor's Office) The New York City Council passed eight bills last week in an effort to mandate greater transparency into and oversight of the Department of ...

The Smith County Jail continues to gain medical support through local entities, creating a safer environment for incarcerated individuals and staff members, despite fluctuating costs. While the jail ...