Texas Prisons Heat Lawsuit

SOURCE www.npr.org
Four nonprofits are part of a federal lawsuit to protect people in Texas prisons from extreme heat, but previous efforts to address this issue have not been successful.

Key Points

  • Four nonprofits are involved in the federal lawsuit.
  • Previous attempts to address the issue have not gained much traction.

Pros

  • Nonprofits are taking legal action to protect people in Texas prisons from extreme heat.

Cons

  • Efforts to address the issue of extreme heat in Texas prisons have not been successful in the past.