Topic - Corene Kendrick

Corene Kendrick, deputy director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s National Prison Project, said abuses continue to be widespread in jails and prisons across the U.S. because “these facilities operate behind closed doors and closed walls” and it usually takes public records requests from investigative journalists, lawmakers or advocates to get information.

New Mexico inmates outline abuse in civil rights lawsuit →

“It’s truly extraordinary to be found in contempt of court twice in three years,” said Corene Kendrick, one of the attorneys representing the prisoners.

Lawyers say Arizona’s fine over prison care could reach $23M →