Louisiana prisons routinely hold inmates past their release date, Justice Department argues

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Louisiana for routinely holding inmates past their release dates, violating their rights and costing taxpayers millions of dollars. More than a quarter of inmates scheduled for release since 2012 have been affected. State officials attribute the problem to past criminal justice reforms and claim the lawsuit is a political move by President Biden. Louisiana’s prison system, including the notorious Angola prison, has faced ongoing criticism for its conditions.

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