Judge says heat in Texas prisons unconstitutional as states face mounting lawsuits
A federal judge’s finding that extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional could lead to the state being ordered to ...
Extreme heat in Texas prisons without AC is unconstitutional, judge says
Judge Robert Pitman ruled in favor of prisoners’ rights advocates but stopped short of ordering the state to install air ...
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Federal judge says heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but does not order immediate A/C
A federal judge has decided not to order temporary air conditioning be installed in all Texas prisons, allowing a lawsuit ...
Family says Tarrant medical examiner’s ruling on jail death supports their theory
A man whose death in the Tarrant County jail in December led to several disruptions at county meetings earlier this year died ...
Federal judge rules prison heat conditions are unconstitutional, but doesn’t require air conditioning
About two-thirds of Texas prisons are not fully air conditioned, and dozens of inmates have died in the sweltering heat.
Federal judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is "unconstitutional," but denies immediate A/C installation
A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don't have air conditioning is "plainly unconstitutional." ...
Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn't order they install AC
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday found the extreme heat in Texas prisons is “plainly unconstitutional,” but ...