Over the past 6 weeks, at least 15 inmates have died across Mississippi's prisons — with several resulting from gang-related riots, according to officials.
Prison reform advocates say it's unusual for the Justice Department to look at four prisons rather than just one and indicates how entrenched and immediate the problems remain.regarding Mississippi State Penitentiary found hundreds of cells with violations, ranging from inoperable toilets and sinks to missing pillows and mattresses to no lights.
."Mississippi prisons right now have a truly medieval level of violence and squalor and disorder. It would have been unconscionable to look the other way."Mississippi State Department of Health While it's unclear whether the Trump administration is investigating prisons and jails at a slower clip than under Obama, Fathi said, the department doesn't have the resources to adequately investigate all the complaints it may receive.Special Litigation Section
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