Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People: Safety, Health, and Advocacy.
The US Senate proclaims a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People, asserting their right to safe and healthy environments free from toxic exposure, extreme temperatures, and contaminated water. The resolution aims to ensure humane conditions, access to hazard information, and the right to refuse dangerous labor without fear of retaliation. It supports future legislative efforts guided by these principles.
Key points
Declares the right of incarcerated individuals to a healthy environment, including clean water, adequate ventilation, and protection from mold and asbestos.
Grants the right to receive information about environmental hazards and to advocate for improvements without fear of punishment.
Establishes the right to refuse hazardous labor without sufficient protection or impact on release decisions.
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