Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn't order they install AC

By NBC News   |   1 week ago
Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn't order they install AC

A federal judge in Texas ruled extreme heat in prisons as unconstitutional but did not mandate immediate air conditioning installation due to cost. Advocates continue the lawsuit for prisoners' relief, arguing excessive heat as cruel punishment. Texas faces legal battles over hot prisons, with concerns raised about inmate deaths due to extreme temperatures.

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