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Day: May 5, 2014

Why Is LA County Locking Up So Many Women?

January 21, 2022May 5, 2014 by Ivette Alé

By Mary Sutton and Diana Zuñiga Printed in May, 5th LA Progressive. In the coming week, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors will consider five multi-billion dollar jail expansion plans. All but one option proposes a new jail for women – a new 1,604-bed facility at the Mira Loma detention center in Lancaster. All options presented … Read more

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Stop the $2.3 Billion LA Jail Expansion Plan Tuesday!

January 21, 2022May 5, 2014 by Ivette Alé

Stop the L.A. Jail Plan Act Now!   Dear Diana,This Tuesday, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors will vote to move forward on 1 of 5 proposed jail plans created by Vanir Construction Management, Inc. The new jail plan is proposing to spend over $2.3 billion to expand the L.A. county jail system by constructing … Read more

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