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Justice Department: California Prisons’ Handling of Riots Often Violate Federal Constitution
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com California prisons are violating the federal constitution by isolating people based on race after a riot, the Associated Press reports. When a riot breaks out, officers often lock up entire races of people to prevent further violence. But the Justice Department said in a recent court filing that the practice violates the…