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From the late 1970s to the 2000s, crime was a dominant political issue in California, driven by high-profile cases like the 1993 kidnapping and murder of Polly Klaas. Anti-crime legislation such as the three strikes measure and prison expansion under Republican governors like George Deukmejian and Pete Wilson reflected public demand for stricter criminal justice policies, while crime rates peaked in the 1980s and 1990s before declining significantly by 2025.

Prisons in India remain overcrowded with undertrials, as more than half of the States/UTs reported an occupancy rate exceeding 100% in 2024, despite a modest increase in prison capacity.

Keiko Fujimori won Peru’s presidential runoff election with 50.135% of the vote, defeating Roberto Sánchez. The election focused on crime concerns, with Fujimori pledging strict measures against organized crime.

The criminal justice system is rolling out ICJS, a digital platform integrating police, courts, prisons, forensics, and prosecution to enable end-to-end digital workflows. Data will be stored on the government-owned cloud platform MeghRaj, with a full rollout planned for next year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $1.7 billion in spending from his final state budget, including cuts to programs for the elderly, correctional officer pay raises, and the Budget Stabilization Fund. The $117.6 billion budget is smaller than the current year's and includes priorities like Everglades restoration, teacher pay hikes, and a cancer treatment program. DeSantis also vetoed prison construction and hospital funding, continuing a pattern of rejecting such measures.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated democratic socialists can win elections nationwide, citing recent primary victories of endorsed candidates in New York. He defended his influence amid Democratic Party debates over its future, emphasizing a focus on working people and rejecting warnings from moderate Democrats about socialist policies.

Mamdani avoids stating his position on prisons while endorsing Darializa Avila Chevalier, a divisive political hopeful who previously criticized men of color for engaging in interracial relationships with white women on Twitter. Mamdani praises her leadership despite her controversial comments.

Albany County officials are taking action against the spread of K2 and Spice, synthetic drugs that mimic THC and are being smuggled into prisons. These substances are described as dangerous and unregulated.

Ecuador’s president adopted El Salvador’s hard-line strategy against gangs, including deploying the army and building mega-jails, but the approach has failed with rising killings and prison massacres. The article attributes the failure to Ecuador’s gangs being drug-trafficking networks, unlike El Salvador’s gang structure.

The article discusses an ongoing debate about prisons in Namibia, acknowledging that while the current argument is valid, it addresses only part of the issue. The focus is on the need for broader discussions beyond the existing framework.

Three members of a drugs gang, including a serving police officer, were jailed for conspiring to smuggle drugs, blades, and phones into prisons using drones. The group's plan involved flying contraband into correctional facilities via unmanned aerial vehicles.

New York City is constructing a 'jailscraper' due to overcrowding in prisons. The city is building upward to address the lack of space for detention facilities.

Egypt has jailed activist Douma following an article about its prisons. PEN America describes the case as part of an escalating crackdown on writers in Egypt.

Months after a deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests in December 2025-January 2026, Iranians continue to search for missing loved ones amid intensified repression linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. Families persist in seeking justice despite widespread detentions and disappearances into prisons and juvenile correction centers.

Pope Leo condemned the poor living conditions in Equatorial Guinea's prisons during the final leg of his four-nation Africa tour. The statement highlights concerns over human rights and detention standards in the country.

Pope Leo criticized the prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea during his Africa tour. His speech was described as frank and passionate, highlighting concerns over human rights issues in the country.

Pope Leo criticized the conditions in Equatorial Guinea's prisons during a passionate speech as he concluded his Africa tour. His remarks highlighted concerns about human rights and prison reform in the region.