Unsafe temperatures are prevalent in prison cells, with nearly half of state prisons in 29 states lacking adequate air conditioning. An exclusive database constructed by Reuters from public records reveals that many housing units suffer from extreme heat conditions. Despite these alarming reports, the Bureau of Prisons did not provide information on the air conditioning status of its facilities when requested. This situation raises significant concerns regarding inmate health and safety in relation to extreme temperature exposure.
Nearly half of state prisons across 29 states have partial or no air conditioning in housing units, despite extreme temperatures impacting inmates.
An exclusive database created by Reuters reveals significant temperature regulation issues within the prison system, based on public records from all 50 states.
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