Experts warn that the crackdown, which began Sept. 6, will only exacerbate already inhumane conditions inside Texas prisons.
They caution that it could further spike heat-related deaths and illnesses while worsening dangerous tensions.
While some prisons have slowly resumed normal operations, at press time Monday, most Texas inmates remained locked in their cells, and TDCJ hasn't said how long it expects the crackdown to last. The opening days of the sweep occurred while temperatures across the state were still regularly cresting over 100 degrees.
However, experts and advocates said there's overwhelming evidence that Texas prisoners are being cooked alive. "That was the ceiling," Simmons said."So, even if it was a little cooler where we slept, it was only about 10 degrees less."Tona Southards-Naranjo, whose son Jon Anthony Southards, died at Texas' Huntsville Unit on June 28, said her son had no underlying medical conditions and had spoken to her three times on the phone the day he succumbed to what she believes was extreme heat.
Yvonne Lopez, whose diabetic father Christopher is incarcerated at the Buford Jester III Unit in Richmond, said he hasn't been able to receive his insulin during the lockdown. Without it, he could die, she added.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fort Worth and Plano ISD join lawsuit against Education Commissioner Mike Morath's new grading rubricMore North Texas school districts have joined the fight against the Texas Education Agency’s new criteria for grading Texas schools.
Read more »
Guinness brewery in Chicago opening on Sept. 28The venue at 901 W. Kinzie will not only be pouring classic Guinness stout, but also a variety of brews created by Megan Schwarz and Nate Morton.
Read more »
Hot 100 Chart Reveal: Sept. 23, 2023 | Billboard NewsThe numbers are in! Will Doja Cat be able to hold onto No. 1? Is country music still reigning over the charts? Watch the full video to find out! This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week da…
Read more »
Girls volleyball: Can’t-miss matches of the week, Sept. 18-24Check out some of the top matches in girls volleyball this week.
Read more »
Watch Rocket Lab launch radar Earth-observation satellite early Sept. 19Liftoff is scheduled for 3:30 a.m. ET.
Read more »