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Posts Tagged with "Madrid v. Gomez"

Freedom, justice and human rights vs. potty watch

October 26, 2012

During those four days in the CSW cell, Perez was made to defecate in a bucket in public, while still in restraints. The staff members – aka the Green Wall Gang – would cut the tape off and pull down his pants and boxer shorts as they shouted obscene comments and laughter. No contraband was ever produced.

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To witness people say no to state-sanctioned torture is a beautiful sight indeed

December 18, 2011

The CDCR should have to prove its accusations of gang activity, membership or association, providing the full panoply of constitutional protections. If the courts will not discharge their duty to protect constitutional rights, then the people must demand a change as is our/your right.

Hunger strike recap: California prisoners show the way!

September 14, 2011

This spring, the news started going around that a hunger strike was being planned in the Security Housing Unit at California’s Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP). Prisoners at the SHU had apparently united across racial lines and promised to hungerstrike to the death if need be, starting on July 1.

Hunger strike in the supermax: Pelican Bay prisoners protest conditions in solitary confinement

July 2, 2011

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, inmates in solitary confinement at California’s Pelican Bay State Prison are standing up for their rights in the only way they can – by going on a hunger strike.

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