A federal judge’s finding that extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional could lead to the state being ordered to spend billions to install air conditioning to cool them off
A federal judge ruled that extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional, potentially requiring billions in air conditioning upgrades. Similar lawsuits are ongoing in other Southern states like Louisiana, New Mexico, and Georgia, citing dangerous heat conditions and heat-related deaths. While the Texas ruling doesn't directly affect other states, it sets a precedent for lawsuits concerning extreme heat and inadequate cooling in prisons nationwide.
