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Behind the Special Security Unit of Pelican Bay Prison
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Jul 11, 2013
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Behind the Special Security Unit of Pelican Bay Prison
The action is being led by inmates at Pelican Bay prison in Crescent City who are protesting conditions in special security units. One issue in particular is driving the action — controversial criteria used by corrections officials to hold men in isolation, sometimes for decades.
Tino Aguilar in San Diego district court during a re-sentencing hearing.
Tino Aguilar in San Diego district court during a re-sentencing hearing.
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The action is being led by inmates at Pelican Bay prison in Crescent City who are protesting conditions in special security units. One issue in particular is driving the action — controversial criteria used by corrections officials to hold men in isolation, sometimes for decades.

What could be the largest prison hunger strike in California history enters a fourth day on Thursday.

The action is being led by inmates at Pelican Bay prison in Crescent City who are protesting conditions in special security units. One issue in particular is driving the action — controversial criteria used by corrections officials to hold men in isolation, sometimes for decades.