Florida Prisons: Heat Crisis Triggers Lawsuits
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Florida prisons grapple with a severe heat crisis, with inmates enduring temperatures exceeding 130°F in unairconditioned facilities. A lawsuit alleges extreme heat contributed to four deaths, with former inmates describing it as torture. At Lowell Correctional Institution, women have collapsed and fought to escape scorching dorms. Advocates propose a pilot program for mini air units, costing less than full system overhauls. Despite current measures, pressure mounts for real changes to protect inmates from record-breaking heat.
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