Category: Prison Conditions
What Rights Do Prisoners Have in Supermax Prisons?
You do not lose your constitutional rights in supermax prisons. But these facilities place many restrictions on your life. These prisons limit your movement.
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How Do You Request to Move Federal Prisons?
How do you request to move prisons? Let’s take a look.
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Are Transgender Prisoners Housed Based on Their Assigned Gender?
Do prisons house transgender prisoners based on their assigned gender? The answer is complicated.
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What Types of Jobs Can You Get Paid for in Prison?
Yes. Prisoners do get paid for working while in prison. But they don’t get paid much.
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What Rights Do Prisoners Have Under the 8th Amendment?
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment.” But what does that mean for you while you’re in prison? Do prisoners have Eighth Amendment rights?
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Can a Federal Work Release Program Help Me Get out of Prison?
Yes and no. Federal prison work release programs don’t reduce your sentence. But you will have more freedom and work outside the prison.
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