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Rural Missouri Jails See Windfall in Trump’s Mass Deportation Effort

As cash-strapped jails rush in for ICE contracts, one man’s death shows the complexity and risk of detaining immigrants.

St. Louis • 05.19.2025

Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Require Jails to Report Pregnancy Outcomes

The Cleveland Democrat says “all babies should count,” — regardless of whether their mother is behind bars — to ensure access to healthcare for pregnant women.

Cleveland • 05.16.2025

A Court May Soon Control the Hinds County Jail. Here’s What May Happen Next.

When death and violence plagued the jail, the federal courts stepped in. We talked with an expert about what to expect from a receivership.

Jackson • 03.26.2025

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