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flag Illinois lawmakers challenge emergency mail scans in prisons, citing concerns over necessity, cost, and rights.

flag The Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules is questioning the Illinois Department of Corrections' emergency rules to scan inmate mail, aimed at preventing contraband like drugs and cell phones. flag While IDOC cites safety concerns and plans to provide tablets for electronic mail access, critics challenge the timing of the emergency rules, noting the issue has been known for years. flag The committee questions whether the rules were necessary and expresses concerns about implementation, costs, and potential rights impacts, with permanent rules expected to be discussed in October.

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