California's Corrections Secretary Jeff Beard said the reductions they have made in prison population has created "health care far exceeding the constitutional standard." Any further reduction in population could harm society. The federal court insists they need to release an additional 9500 inmates.
In an announcement that reminds us of W’s infamous “Mission Accomplished,” California’s Corrections Secretary Jeff Beard said the reductions they have made in prison population has created “health care far exceeding the constitutional standard.” Any further reduction in population could harm society. The federal court insists they need to release an additional 9500 inmates.
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/03/5392891/prisons-chief-calls-court-ordered.html