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No free speech in Tarrant County. Timmy O’Hare’s delicate sensibilities can’t handle. Oh, and women scare him. #corrupt #freedom #freespeech #tarrantcounty #jailreform #women

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No Free Speech in Tarrant County
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February 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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An 18-year-old entered a Mississippi jail accused of murder. Less than 48 hours later, he was dead—and a video from inside the federally controlled facility is now forcing authorities to answer how it happened. #Mississippi #JailReform #Justice
Teen Dies Inside Notorious Mississippi Jail Just 48 Hours After Arrival—Now a Viral Video Is Raising Terrifying Questions
Mielun Butler entered the Hinds County Detention Center accused of murder. Less than two days later, the 18-year-old was dead. A video recorded inside the Mississippi jail and later circulated onli…
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July 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
xancav.bsky.social
Once again, Canada should be taking more queues from our socially democratic Nordic neighbours. Rehabilitation, not revenge or reprimands should be the point of corrective institutions… you know, that correct behaviour, not just separate from society. #CdnPoli #JailReform #CanadaSky
mehlerpaperny.bsky.social Anna Mehler Paperny @mehlerpaperny.bsky.social · Apr 10
Carney also promising a (somewhat vague) bail crackdown. Provincial jails are already overflowing with people awaiting trial - so much so that people are getting reduced sentences because the conditions of pre-trial detention are so bad.
April 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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#MyNameIsJasonStanley #KootenaiCountyCorruption #MaryMolyneaux #JailReform #IdahoJustice #KootenaiCountyJail #WellpathFails #JusticeForMary #OneManAgainstASystem #TheVoiceThatStartedAMovement #FirstAmendment #idaho #kootenai #kootenaicounty
April 14, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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A federal civil rights suit says Eagan and Dakota County ignored clear stroke symptoms while Kingsley Bimpong was in custody. Video allegedly shows hours of distress before EMS. Full story: buff.ly/enhLHho

#Eagan, #Minnesota, #KingsleyBimpong, #CivilRights, #PoliceCustody, #JailReform
October 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Cumberland County is making strides in combating the opioid crisis with innovative treatment programs and a pilot for extended-release buprenorphine in jails.

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#CumberlandCounty #PA #OpioidPrevention #JailReform #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal
Cumberland County details use of opioid settlement funds and expands jail MAT, naloxone distribution
County officials reported progress using opioid‑settlement funds for jail-based medication‑assisted treatment, naloxone distribution and prevention programs; the board approved continued allocations and plans to pilot monthly injectable buprenorphine (SUBLOCADE) through a PCCD grant application.
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April 9, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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#KootenaiCounty #KootenaiCountyJail #SheriffNorris #PoliceAccountability #JailReform #CivilRights #NorthIdaho #CoeurdAlene #Idaho #PrisonReform #WeAreTheMedia #Accountability #spokane #washington
August 14, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Survivors and families are demanding urgent action from the Board on wildfire recovery and accountability for alleged violence in county jails, shedding light on a crisis that can't be ignored.

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#LosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #WildfireRecovery #JailReform
Survivors and families press board on wildfire recovery, jail deaths and accountability
Dozens of public commenters told the Board about long‑running harms: wildfire recovery needs in Eaton and Palisades, requests for rental and business recovery funds after a recent fire, and numerous family accounts of deaths and alleged violence in county jails — most urging transparency and action on deputy gangs and jail practices.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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🚨 Federal monitor says NYC jail leaders obstructed court-ordered Rikers oversight.

https://micheleevansnews.com/2026/09/09/federal-monitor-says-nyc-jail-leaders-obstructed-rikers-oversight/

#Rikers #NYCDOC #JailReform #CourtOversight #Accountability
September 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Federal Way's SCORE jail is set to raise daily bed rates by 9% and fees for essential services by 5% in 2027, sparking questions about the impact of the opioid crisis on costs.

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#FederalWayKingCounty #WA #JailReform #CitizenPortal #OpioidCrisis #HealthcareCosts
Committee forwards SCORE jail rate increase to Sept. 15 consent agenda after Q&A on medical costs
Federal Way police described proposed 2027 increases at SCORE — roughly 9% for daily bed rates and about 5% on other fees — and council members pressed for details on medical costs tied to the opioid crisis. The committee moved the amendment to the Sept. 15 consent agenda by a voice vote.
citizenportal.ai
September 9, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Residents are demanding immediate investigations into shocking allegations of abuse and ICE coordination at the Santa Barbara County Jail, citing disturbing video evidence and urgent calls for transparency.

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#SantaBarbaraCounty #CA #CivicAccountability #JailReform #CitizenPortal
Residents urge investigation, transparency after reported jail incidents; speakers call for inspector general
Multiple public commenters told the board they had video and first‑hand accounts alleging abuse, delayed medical care and ICE coordination at the Santa Barbara County Jail and demanded investigations, an inspector general and clearer communication from the sheriff's office.
citizenportal.ai
September 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
planspark.bsky.social
... operations, and which seemingly every other year is forced to pay millions in individual tort settlements (again, because they run their jails so well), maybe should start getting the basics under control. (2/2)

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#cjreform #jailreform #criminaljustice
August 22, 2026 at 5:12 PM
citizenptnewsin.bsky.social
Howard County commissioners have taken a significant step by approving an agreement to funnel public-safety tax revenues into a much-needed county jail project, ensuring funds are secured at least until 2029.

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#HowardCounty #IN #JailReform #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance
Commissioners approve interlocal agreement with Cooko to direct local public-safety tax funds toward jail project
The board approved Resolution 2026 BCCR-19 authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Cooko to allocate local public-safety tax revenue to the county jail project; commissioners said the agreement remains in effect until the city stops receiving the funds, at least through 2029.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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‘Everybody Deserves to Be Treated Fairly’: Mother of Gershun Freeman Speaks After Mixed Verdict in Jail Death: Four years after her son died inside the Shelby County Jail, Kimberly Freeman stood before cameras with… #JusticeForGershun #JailReform #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #HumanRights
‘Everybody Deserves to Be Treated Fairly’: Mother of Gershun Freeman Speaks After Mixed Verdict in Jail Death
Four years after her son died inside the Shelby County Jail, Kimberly Freeman stood before cameras with grief still weighing heavily on… The post ‘Everybody Deserves to Be Treated Fairly’: Mother of Gershun Freeman Speaks After Mixed Verdict in Jail Death appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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August 21, 2026 at 2:05 PM
micheleevansnews.bsky.social
☀️ Rikers detainees allege weeks without outdoor recreation.

https://micheleevansnews.com/2026/08/14/former-rikers-detainees-sue-over-weeks-without-outdoor-recreation/

#Rikers #NYCDOC #CivilRights #JailReform #Accountability
August 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Sheriff Cantrell reveals a concerning rise in calls for service and alarming drug seizures, including enough fentanyl to pose a deadly threat to the community.

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#WashingtonCounty #AR #JailReform #DrugEnforcement #CitizenPortal #CommunitySafety #WashingtonCountyPublicSafety
Sheriff reports increased calls, jail renovations and large drug seizures
Sheriff Jerry Cantrell told the committee calls for service were about 10% above last year, outlined near-complete jail renovations and the return of 96 work-release beds, and highlighted drug-task-force results including about 83 pounds of meth and fentanyl seizures equivalent to tens of thousands of lethal doses.
citizenportal.ai
August 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
citizenptnewsmo.bsky.social
A heated debate erupts as claims of civil-rights violations in county jails clash with denials of improper funding, leaving the community questioning the truth behind the allegations.

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#GenevieveCityGenevieveCounty #MO #JailReform #CivilRightsViolations #CitizenPortal
Exchange over county civil suits, ICE detainees and funding for an assistant prosecutor
At the forum, challenger Terry Sheehan alleged civil‑rights complaints and jail mistreatment; incumbent Wayne Williams denied receiving federal or sheriff funds, said ICE detainee contracting is run by the sheriff, and said an assistant prosecutor (Jack Compton) is paid from the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund (LERF) after board approval.
citizenportal.ai
August 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
copblaster.bsky.social
ARCHIVE: Disciplinary Trumps Medical According to Andrew Grundmann #AndrewGrundmann #MultnomahCounty #MCSO #JailReform #LawEnforcement
Disciplinary Trumps Medical According to Andrew Grundmann
Deputy Andrew Grundmann of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) believes that disciplinary r... #andrewgrundmann #multnomahcountyjail #recklessendangerment
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July 24, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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County officials reveal a significant investment in public safety, from bids for a new evidence building to a high-tech drone purchase for the sheriff's office.

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#BronsonBranchCounty #MI #BronsonPublicSafety #JailReform #CitizenPortal #DroneTechnology #FinanceTransparency
County official outlines bids for evidence building, millage rollback and new drone purchase
A county official reported low bids of $880,000–$1.1 million for an evidence building behind the jail, said the county is more than $1.6 million ahead on collections to retire related bonds, described a roughly one-third rollback of the jail millage and said bond payments cannot be accelerated before 2030; the official also said the sheriff's office will buy a drone with heat-sensing capability.
citizenportal.ai
July 15, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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Father Sues Newfoundland Government Over Son's Death in Provincial Jail

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https://www.thecanadareport.ca/newfoundland-jail-death-lawsuit/

#newfoundland #jailreform #humanrights #lawsuit #medicalcare #prisonconditions #justiceforvictims
Father Sues Newfoundland Government Over Son's Death in Provincial Jail
Father sues Newfoundland over son's jail death, alleging inhumane conditions and lack of medical care.
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September 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
citizenptnewsoh.bsky.social
Sheriff Jeff Balzer unveiled a bold plan to enhance public safety with impressive drug seizures, new Narcan vending machines, and urgent jail renovations, all while tackling recruitment challenges.

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#DelawareCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #DelawareCountyPublicSafety #JailReform
Sheriff highlights accreditation, drug seizures, Narcan vending machine and jail renovation needs
Sheriff Jeff Balzer told commissioners the office has expanded accreditation and training, reported large drug-task-force seizures and the opening of a 24-hour Narcan vending machine, and asked for funding for ballistic helmets and phased jail renovations while acknowledging staffing and training-center cost pressures.
citizenportal.ai
November 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
citizenptnewsky.bsky.social
Carroll County's Fiscal Court just approved a staggering $23.35 million budget for FY2027, but not without controversy over jail spending and revenue concerns!

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#CarrollCounty #KY #JailReform #CitizenPortal #FiscalAccountability #CarrollCountyBudget #PublicFunding
Carroll County fiscal court adopts $23.35 million FY2027 budget
Carroll County Fiscal Court approved the second reading and adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 budget on June 24, 2026; the budget totals roughly $23.35 million across funds, and the adoption passed by voice vote after a summarized reading of fund-by-fund amounts.
citizenportal.ai
June 25, 2026 at 9:41 AM
lisedyckman.bsky.social
Eliminating cash bail doesn’t raise crime rates (despite claims by this administration) - but it does result in fewer lower-income folks stuck in jail while others walk (& addresses jail overcrowding issues).

#JailReform

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Cash bail myths debunked by plummeting city crime data
According to President Trump, large American cities are crime-infested hellholes.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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WHNT 19Alabama News Beacon #JusticeForVictims #JailReform #CivilRights
Widow files lawsuit against several Lauderdale County agencies after her husband died in jail in May 2024
A woman in Florence has filed a lawsuit against several Lauderdale County agencies after her husband died in a jail cell at the Lauderdale County Detention Center back in May 2024.
dlvr.it
April 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
citizenptnewstx.bsky.social
Polk County Commissioners are taking bold steps to combat jail overcrowding by partnering with San Jacinto County and making crucial upgrades to jail operations.

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#PolkCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #JailReform #CivicAccountability
Polk County moves to ease jail strain: transfers, contracts and procurement approved
The commissioners approved interlocal inmate housing, advertised a new commissary RFP, authorized jail-related maintenance contracts and approved several capital purchases tied to jail operations as county works to return inmates from out‑of‑county housing.
citizenportal.ai
October 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM