Louisiana

The federal department said the state could face a possible lawsuit in mid-March if it doesn't fix the problems

The former inmate claims his religious freedoms were violated when his knee-length locks were cut and is appealing for monetary damages

The in-custody inmate was at the courthouse for official business when the incident occurred

La. DOC officials, district attorney and sheriff dispute responsibility for the release of Michael "Ma-Man" LeBlanc who was awaiting sentencing for second-degree murder

The builder, who learned his trade while incarcerated for 25 years, crafts the libraries for state prison dorms

A deputy said many are tempted by better pay and safer working conditions at Target department stores

The detention center has long been criticized for its outdated facilities that some argue border on dangerous

The judge said inmates were exposed to "mental torture" and deprived of adequate mental healthcare

The veterans mentorship program started with a small group of prisoners with military combat experience who were trained to be trauma healers

The captain claimed a policy that forbids deputies from having a relationship with a known felon violated his constitutional right to free association

The move came as state officials were under growing pressure to do something after the latest in a series of escapes from the violence-plagued Bridge City Center for Youth

Nine of the 16 past graduates are working in welding jobs now

1 escapee is charged with armed carjacking for shooting a 59 y.o. man and stealing his car

D.A. Tony Clayton said the riot was just the latest in a string of issues involving teens at out-of-state facilities

The city must build a $60 million expansion for inmates with mental and medical health problems