Incarcerated

Alaska Court Decides Incarcerated Congressional Candidate Eligible for Election Ballot

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Anchorage, Alaska – A recent court ruling has confirmed that an incarcerated man running for a U.S. House seat in Alaska will remain a valid candidate on the ballot. This decision underscores a notable instance where eligibility to hold office transcends the confines of prison walls. The candidate, who is currently serving time in an Alaskan correctional facility, has been a subject of widespread attention and debate. His unique candidacy tests the boundaries of electoral law and the rights of incarcerated individuals to participate in democratic processes. U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason upheld the man’s … Read more

Former Alabama State Senator Accused of Assaulting Incarcerated Woman, Lawsuit Claims Coercion into ‘Sex Slave’ Agreement

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Montgomery, AL — An Alabama lawyer, also a former state senator, is embroiled in a lawsuit that accuses him of gross sexual misconduct and exploitation of an incarcerated woman. Douglass “Doug” Ghee, 78, faces grave allegations including sexual assault and battery in a complaint that also names his law firm, Ghee, Draper, and Alexander. According to the lawsuit, Ghee met the 29-year-old woman in July at the Calhoun County Jail, where she was held. He allegedly manipulated his position as a public defender and exploited her vulnerability, promising legal favors in exchange for becoming his … Read more

Incarcerated Transgender Woman’s Rights Violated: Department of Justice Sues Utah Department of Corrections

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Utah Department of Corrections has been sued by the Department of Justice after it was found that a transgender inmate’s rights were violated. The DOJ alleges that the state, along with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, discriminated against the inmate based on her disability, gender dysphoria, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the complaint filed by the DOJ, the incarcerated transgender woman repeatedly requested hormone therapy but was denied equal access to healthcare services by the Utah Department of Corrections. In addition, … Read more

Incarcerated Inmates Sue New York Prison System Over Denied Access to Once-in-a-Lifetime Solar Eclipse

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Woodbourne Correctional Facility in upstate New York is facing a lawsuit filed by inmates who claim that the decision to prevent them from witnessing next week’s total solar eclipse violates their religious freedoms. The celestial phenomenon, which has not been visible in New York since 1925 and won’t be seen again in the state until 2079, holds significant religious value for people of various faiths, according to the complaint filed in federal court. The New York corrections officials instituted a lockdown at its facilities, including the Woodbourne Correctional Facility, on April 8, the day of … Read more