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News South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC)
South Carolina carried out its first execution in 13 years in September 2024. Three inmates were executed by 2025, including Brad Sigmon who chose death by firing squad — the first in the US in over a decade. Here's what happened and why.
Blog South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC)
SCDC has been a national leader in prison cellphone detection, deploying body scanners, K-9 electronics detection, managed access systems, and anti-drone technology. Director Stirling has pushed the FCC for jamming authority. Here's the full picture.
News South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC)
On April 15-16, 2018, seven inmates were killed and 22 wounded in a gang riot at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, SC — the deadliest US prison riot in 25 years. Cellphones, gangs, and understaffing drove the violence.
News York County PA Prison (ICE)
ICE detainees have died at York County Prison. Civil immigration detention is overseen by ICE — not state or county jail inspectors — creating an accountability gap. Here's what families should know.
Blog York County PA Prison (ICE)
York County Prison in York, PA holds hundreds of ICE civil immigration detainees — one of the largest ICE detention centers in the Northeast. ALDEA and Freedom for Immigrants have documented conditions. Here's what families need to know.
Blog Philadelphia Prison System - Alternative & Special Detention
Philadelphia has been under pressure to reform solitary confinement in its jails. Research shows isolation worsens mental health and increases violence. Here's what restrictive housing looks like in Philadelphia and where the reform debate stands.
News Philadelphia Prison System - Alternative & Special Detention
Philadelphia's jail system has experienced elevated in-custody deaths including drug overdoses and suicides. The ACLU and City Council monitors have pushed for better data transparency and accountability. Here's the picture.
News Philadelphia Prison System - Alternative & Special Detention
The Philadelphia Prison System had over 400 correctional officer vacancies in 2023-2024 — forcing mandatory overtime and creating dangerous conditions. The ACLU sued, and City Council held oversight hearings. Here's what's happening.
Blog Montgomery County PA Correctional Facility
Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Eagleville, PA holds about 1,500-1,600 people. Like most PA county jails, it has faced staffing challenges and operates with a mixed pretrial/sentenced population. Here's what conditions are like.
Blog Montgomery County PA Correctional Facility
Montgomery County PA's Drug Treatment Court diverts qualifying defendants into treatment. The county jail also provides MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) for opioid use disorder. Here's how both work and how to access them.
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