Santa Rita Jail inmate dies one week after suicide attempt
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Leonard Brown, an inmate at Santa Rita Jail, died March 15 at a Pleasanton hospital — one week after attempting suicide in his cell.
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Alameda County ADA lawsuit settlement prompts controversy
U.S. Magistrate Nathanael Cousins approved a consent decree that went into effect Monday, placing Santa Rita Jail under external oversight, ending a 2018 lawsuit that alleged mental health abuse in the jail.
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Inmates oppose mental health settlement for Santa Rita Jail lawsuit
Inmates of the Santa Rita Jail shared testimonies of abuse at a hearing for the final approval of a settlement to the Babu v. County of Alameda lawsuit.
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Inmates object to proposed settlement in Santa Rita Jail lawsuit
Community organizations representing incarcerated people in Babu v. County of Alameda held a press conference Wednesday to discuss objections to a proposed settlement.
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Alameda County ICE transfers decrease as sheriff’s office continues cooperation
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office has not transferred any people to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in 2021, according to a spokesperson from the office, but the sheriff is continuing to collaborate with the immigration agency in certain cases.
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COVID-19 cases in Santa Rita Jail surge as vaccine rates fall behind
COVID-19 cases surged at Santa Rita Jail, according to Sgt. Ray Kelly, a spokesperson for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
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US Department of Justice finds potential mental health system violations
Following an investigation into Alameda County’s mental care system, the U.S. Department of Justice, or DOJ, issued a report April 22 detailing potential constitutional violations.
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National Lawyers Guild San Francisco releases letter calling for inmate protections at Santa Rita Jail amid COVID-19
Several months after COVID-19 reached Santa Rita Jail, National Lawyers Guild San Francisco released a letter Oct. 2 that called for Alameda County officials to protect inmates against the disease and ensure safer living conditions.
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Santa Rita Jail adjusts as organizations call for action amid COVID-19
As Santa Rita Jail is taking precautions in light of the COVID-19, colloquially known as the coronavirus, pandemic, organizations and activists are pushing for more drastic measures.
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Santa Rita Jail allegedly violates constitutional rights, labor laws in lawsuit
A class action lawsuit was filed against Santa Rita Jail for alleged violations of prisoners’ constitutional rights and infringements of labor laws.
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