Extreme heat without AC in Texas prisons is unconstitutionally cruel punishment, judge rules

By AP NEWS   |   1 week ago
Extreme heat without AC in Texas prisons is unconstitutionally cruel punishment, judge rules

A federal judge in Texas rules extreme heat in prisons unconstitutional but delays ordering immediate installation of air conditioning due to cost. Lawsuit claims heat is cruel punishment for inmates. Texas has most prisoners in US, with many facilities lacking proper cooling. Prisoner advocates continue fight for AC.

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