More than 21,000 people died in local jails and state prisons in four years, according to records the government has hidden from public view since 2021.

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  • limer@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 day ago

    I think conditions have improved, but look worse because things have improved. I know that makes no sense.

    Many jails have horrible things done to people. But due to the various reforms and court actions, many but not all places have more transparent reporting while having small improvement.