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That’s a Lot of Honeybuns: Texas Prison Commissaries a $95 Million-a-Year Business
by Matt Clarke
Recent reports in the Texas media have focused attention on the state’s prison commissaries. However, none have presented the point of view of prisoners or their families. Instead, such reports tend to interview members of victims rights groups and ask them what they think about prisoners being ...
Recent reports in the Texas media have focused attention on the state’s prison commissaries. However, none have presented the point of view of prisoners or their families. Instead, such reports tend to interview members of victims rights groups and ask them what they think about prisoners being ...
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- Controversial Report Criticizes Director of Idaho Parole Commission, by Matthew Clarke
- From the Editor, by Paul Wright
- Suit Filed Against Use of Rapiscan on Detention Facility Visitor, by David Reutter
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- New York Prison Official Nets $500,000 in Fraudulent Scheme; Audit Finds 17 Years of Unchecked Corruption, by Mark Wilson
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- Fifth Circuit Reinstates Baha’i Texas Prisoner’s Dietary Claim, June 1, 2025
- $5.6 Million Settlement for California Prisoner’s Wife Strip-searched During Visit, June 1, 2025
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- Federal Watchdog Calls Out BOP for Spiking Suicide Risk at Pennsylvania Lockup, April 1, 2025
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