Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn’t order they install AC

A federal judge on Wednesday found the extreme heat in Texas prisons is “plainly unconstitutional,” but declined to order the state to immediately start installing air conditioning, which could cost billions.

Mar 27, 2025 - 09:41
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Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn’t order they install AC
A federal judge on Wednesday found the extreme heat in Texas prisons is “plainly unconstitutional,” but declined to order the state to immediately start installing air conditioning, which could cost billions.