Prisons

In some prisons temperatures can reach triple-digit temperatures in the summer. A North Texas lawmaker is pushing for a law requiring temperatures to remain between 65 and 85 degrees.

Thursday's ruling was clear, and close to unanimous, with only Justice Clarence Thomas in dissent.

More than 120 federal prisons nationwide are unable to participate in special programs and recreation, have visitation with lawyers or family, or get hot meals at the cafeteria, according to a federal public defender.

Advocates say they hope a constitutional amendment would end the use of forced labor in the prison system. If passed, the measure would go before voters in November.

In 2018, a lawsuit was settled that was the culmination of a years-long $7 million legal battle Texas lawmakers fought against supplying corrections facilities with air conditioners. This week, the issue has resurfaced as the House is reviewing a slate of bills aimed at addressing extreme heat at state prisons.

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