Essex County, NJ created a civilian board to monitor county jail conditions

Essex County, NJ created a civilian board to monitor jails

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The nine-seat Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force is empowered to inspect the jail, speak with prisoners, and report conditions to the public. Seats on the task force include one each for a former prisoner, medical professional, defense attorney, and county resident.

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Essex County approves civilian panel to review jail housing ICE detainees - nj.com

Local activists claim the move is an attempt to placate those who want the ICE contract terminated.

Essex County Announces Civilian Task Force to Oversee Immigration Detention Facility | TAPinto

NEWARK, NJ - Essex County Freeholders have approved the creation of a civilian task force to oversee the Essex County Correctional Facility, which was the focus of a scathing U.S. Inspector General...

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