Arizona Prison Healthcare Crisis: Lawyers Demand Court Intervention
2025-02-12
The Associated Press on MSN.com
In a bid to address the dire healthcare situation in Arizona prisons, lawyers representing 25,000 inmates have petitioned a judge to assume control of healthcare services and appoint a special master to oversee operations. The move aims to improve the subpar medical care and living conditions within state-run facilities, which have been plagued by issues such as inadequate staffing, poor sanitation, and delayed treatment. With the health and well-being of inmates hanging in the balance, the court's decision could have far-reaching implications for prison reform and inmate rights in Arizona, highlighting the need for comprehensive correctional healthcare and criminal justice reform.
