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Texas Observer: Texas’ Plantation Prisons: Inside a 200-Year History of Forced Labor Shrouded in Secrecy

Austin American-Statesman: Man sues Travis County, officers after saying he attempted suicide in jail: ‘Broken system’

Austin American-Statesman: What does shortage of Travis County Jail officers mean for incarcerated people?

TJP Testifies at May 2nd TCJS Meeting

TCJS Publishes New Report on the Restraint of Pregnant People

Kris 6 News: DYING FOR HELP: Falfurrias woman dies while in custody of Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office

Rights Behind Bars files lawsuit against Harris county jail on behalf of TJP client

Austin American-Statesman: Bail is big topic in Travis County DA’s race. What is it? How does it relate to public safety?

Houston Public Media: A woman had a miscarriage after detention officers allegedly assaulted her in the Harris County Jail, lawsuit says

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