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December 14, 2011

ACLU reconsiders lawsuit for Idaho jail

  • Inmates say Canyon County's jail is overcrowded and there are problems with the plumbing and mold.

    • NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — The ACLU of Idaho may take Canyon County back to court over what inmates say are unsanitary and overcrowded conditions at the county jail.

    The ACLU first sued the county over conditions at the jail in 2009 on behalf of prisoners, alleging problems with overcrowding, plumbing, mold and other basic maintenance needs. The two sides eventually signed a two-year consent decree, with Canyon County agreeing not to overcrowd the jail and to fix any problems within 48 hours.


     
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