News & Commentary about Prisoners' Rights

The National Prison Project is dedicated to ensuring that our nation's prisons, jails, and detention centers comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and human rights principles.
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Mar 9, 2011
Breaking the Addication to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights
Feb 25, 2011
A Win For Women Prisoners, A Win For All
Feb 24, 2011
Turning the Corner on Solitary Confinement?
Feb 11, 2011
Senator Webb Gives Shout Out to ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's Work in Support of the National Criminal Justice Commission Act
Feb 11, 2011
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Joins Republicans and Democrats to Streamline Maryland’s Bloated Prison System
Feb 8, 2011
Brutal Beating Reveals Ongoing Reign of Terror in L.A. County Jails

Dec 1, 2010
On World AIDS Day, Fight Ongoing Discrimination Against HIV-Positive Prisoners
Oct 28, 2010
Keeping Civil Rights a Reality in New Jersey
Oct 6, 2010
When Will California Stop Shackling Pregnant Women?
Sep 28, 2010
Colorado Women's Prison Ends "Labia Lift" Search Policy