U.S. News@beehaw.org • 1 year ago

Texas charges prisoners 50% more for water as heat wave continues

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Texas charges prisoners 50% more for water as heat wave continues

U.S. News@beehaw.org • 1 year ago

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The price rise hit prisoners seeking bottled water as temperatures eclipse the 100 degree mark in unairconditioned facilities. The state vendor asked to raise the price and two state agencies signed off.

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4•1 year ago
Prisoners get CHARGED for water? How is that not some sort of human rights violation?

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