At Golden Law, we are committed to providing uncompromising advocacy for incarcerated individuals in DC and federal prisons. Review these recent news stories to learn more about how we've helped prisoners protect their legal rights, then contact our office to learn more about what we might be able to do for you.
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Is The 'Prevailing Party' Over For Civil Rights Attys?The Supreme Court's decision in Lackey v. Stinnie restricts civil rights plaintiffs from recovering attorney's fees when cases end with a preliminary injunction but no final judgment, potentially deterring future civil rights litigation.
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Lawbreakers in federal prisons include prison staff, report finds; senators demand accountabilityA report reveals that over 100 federal prison employees have been arrested or convicted since 2019, highlighting systemic misconduct within the Bureau of Prisons. Advocates and lawmakers, including Deborah M. Golden, call for urgent reforms and greater accountability.
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Federal prison rules against inmate testimony helps abusive staff escape punishment, a DOJ report findsA DOJ report reveals that the Federal Bureau of Prisons' reluctance to use inmate testimony in disciplinary actions enables abusive staff to evade punishment, undermining accountability and safety within federal prisons.
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Jan. 6ers and Marjorie Taylor Greene Drive Attention to the D.C. Jail. Real Reform Remains Elusive.Despite heightened attention from Jan. 6 defendants and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, systemic issues persist at the D.C. jail. Attorney Deborah Golden highlights ongoing neglect and the lack of meaningful oversight.
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Inside Voices: Anthony Hardy Was Attacked Three Times by the Same Man in the D.C. JailAnthony Hardy was attacked three times by the same individual while incarcerated at the D.C. Jail, despite a separation order intended to keep them apart. Represented by attorney Deborah Golden, Hardy filed a lawsuit alleging systemic failures by the D.C. Department of Corrections to prevent such violence. The case highlights ongoing concerns about inmate safety and oversight within the facility.
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Prison Guards Rape Inmates and Commit Other CrimesA disturbing look into systemic sexual abuse by prison guards, this article calls for urgent reform and accountability to protect inmates and end a culture of impunity in U.S. prisons.
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Texas prison guards under criminal investigation over hospitalized inmateTexas prison guards are under criminal investigation after inmate Kiheem Grant was left in a coma following a violent cell extraction. His mother seeks justice amid allegations of excessive force and institutional secrecy.
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D.C. Unveils 10-Year Plan to Replace Troubled Jail with Rehabilitative FacilitiesD.C. officials propose a decade-long, $463 million plan to replace the aging jail with modern, rehabilitative facilities, aiming to address longstanding health and safety issues
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FCC to consider limiting costs of prison phone callsFamilies of incarcerated individuals face high costs for prison phone calls, with some paying up to $17 for 15 minutes, prompting FCC scrutiny over the prison telecommunications industry.