Inmates at Florida's Dade Correctional Institution sue over heat-related deaths, citing constitutional violations.

A federal class action lawsuit has been filed by three inmates at Florida's Dade Correctional Institution against the Florida Department of Corrections. The suit alleges that extreme heat and lack of air conditioning have contributed to the deaths of four inmates, including an 81-year-old man. The plaintiffs argue this violates the Eighth Amendment and the Americans with Disabilities Act, highlighting the risks to vulnerable populations in the facility.

November 01, 2024
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