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What Can You Do If You’ve Been Denied Medical Care in Prison?

You have the right to medical care, even in prison. However, what happens if a prison denies you medical care?

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How Can You Get a Prison to Recognize Your Disability?

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) protects everyone. By law, your institution must accommodate your disability.

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How Do You Become a Prison Informant?

Being a prison informant can offer you several benefits. But it comes with many risks as well.

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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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Could the Prison Litigation Reform Act Impact Your Sentence?

Yes. So, if you have a loved one in prison who wants to sue the government, you need to know what you’re up against

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Could the Emergency Community Supervision Act Impact Your Prison Sentence?

Yes. Lawmakers proposed the “Emergency Community Supervision Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives this year. The goal of the bill is to reduce prison populations during pandemics.

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Can You Bring Anything to Prison with You When You Go In?

Yes. If you’re heading to prison, you can bring certain items. There are also items that you can’t bring and that you shouldn’t bring.

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Who Can Visit Someone Incarcerated in Federal Prison?

When a friend or relative is in prison, you may want to see them in person. And the chance to visit an inmate in federal prison requires preparation.

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Are You Required to Consent to a Cavity Body Search in Prison?

Sometimes. Outside of prison, you have a reasonable right to privacy. When you enter prison, things change.

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How Do You File a Wrongful Conviction Lawsuit from Prison?

Every year in America, people go to prison for crimes they did not commit. If a wrongful conviction sent you to prison, you might be able to get compensation under federal law. What are the steps you must take to file a wrongful-conviction lawsuit?

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