Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas has implemented a new policy banning prison inmates from receiving hardback and used books to combat contraband, following the discovery of 385 books containing synthetic drugs last year. Critics argue this measure limits access to vital information for inmates, as many educational resources are now filtered through the Windham School District. Advocates for prisoners claim the policy unfairly punishes inmates for issues related to staff misconduct and reduces the number of books reaching them. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains that the ban is necessary for safety, despite concerns over its impact on rehabilitation and access to literature.
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