A Minnesota state prison was put on lockdown on Sunday as nearly one hundred inmates refused to return to their cells. The mark of protest driven by understaffing during Labour Day weekend eventually died down and the dispute was peacefully resolved, according to officials.&nbsp;

Inmates were reportedly dissatisfied with confinement due to staff shortages.&nbsp;

All inmates have since returned to their cells, a Department of Corrections spokesperson said in an official statement.&nbsp;

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The spokesperson added that the special operations response team had been deployed "out of an abundance of caution" but that the situation was now "calm, peaceful and stable".

Additional law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency teams were stationed at the Baywater facility, located about 25 miles east of Minneapolis, the state's largest city.&nbsp;

Advocates for the inmates cited concerns about prison conditions, such as extreme heat, and limited access to showers, ice, and clean drinking water.

One former inmate said the prisoners were involved in an act of "self-preservation" amid dangerously high temperatures in the region, Sky News reported.

<h2>Why is there a staff shortage in the US prisons?</h2>

The US Department of Correction has attributed the shortage of 50 officers to the holiday weekend, leading to sporadic inmate lockdowns over the weekend.

Following these incidents, reports said that there has been an increase in the&nbsp;extended periods of cell confinement without air conditioning.&nbsp;

While the DOC acknowledged the purported frustration of inmates over limited access to phones, recreation, and showers, they refuted claims of inadequate access to clean water.&nbsp;

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DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell noted that inmates typically had several hours of weekend recreation, but staff shortages during the holiday reduced it to just one hour.

AFSCME Council 5, the union representing Minnesota correctional officers, also attributed the incident to chronic understaffing, calling it endemic and highlighting the challenges faced by the MN Department of Corrections when there aren't enough security staff to protect the facility.

Department records indicate that approximately 1,200 inmates are jailed in the Baywater facility.

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A Minnesota state prison was put on lockdown on Sunday as nearly one hundred inmates refused to return to their cells. The mark of protest driven by understaffing during Labour Day weekend eventually died down and the dispute was peacefully resolved, according to officials.

A Minnesota state prison was put on lockdown on Sunday as nearly one hundred inmates refused to return to their cells. The mark of protest driven by understaffing during Labour Day weekend eventually died down and the dispute was peacefully resolved, according to officials. Inmates were reportedly dissatisfied with confinement due to staff shortages. All inmates have since returned to their cells, a Department of Corrections spokesperson said in an official statement. Also read | Pakistan prison break: 13 escape from jail near Afghan border, one shot dead by police The spokesperson added that the special operations response team had been deployed "out of an abundance of caution" but that the situation was now "calm, peaceful and stable". Additional law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency teams were stationed at the Baywater facility, located about 25 miles east of Minneapolis, the state's largest city. Advocates for the inmates cited concerns about prison conditions, such as extreme heat, and limited access to showers, ice, and clean drinking water. One former inmate said the prisoners were involved in an act of "self-preservation" amid dangerously high temperatures in the region, Sky News reported. Why is there a staff shortage in the US prisons? The US Department of Correction has attributed the shortage of 50 officers to the holiday weekend, leading to sporadic inmate lockdowns over the weekend. Following these incidents, reports said that there has been an increase in the extended periods of cell confinement without air conditioning. While the DOC acknowledged the purported frustration of inmates over limited access to phones, recreation, and showers, they refuted claims of inadequate access to clean water. Also watch | Gravitas | UK's killer nurse: Lucy Letby sentenced to life in prison × DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell noted that inmates typically had several hours of weekend recreation, but staff shortages during the holiday reduced it to just one hour. AFSCME Council 5, the union representing Minnesota correctional officers, also attributed the incident to chronic understaffing, calling it endemic and highlighting the challenges faced by the MN Department of Corrections when there aren't enough security staff to protect the facility. Department records indicate that approximately 1,200 inmates are jailed in the Baywater facility. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After a recent surprise inspection revealed evidence of unclean housing conditions at the Washington DC prison, advocates are demanding answers.

After an assessment discovered "evidence of systematic problems" and "awful living circumstances," the US Marshals Service for DC will move 400 prisoners in federal custody from the DC Jail to a federal prison in Pennsylvania.

Nearly a third of the approximately 1400 individuals now detained in the facility will be affected by the decision.&nbsp;

Trayon White, a member of the DC Council, is requesting more information regarding the jail's conditions and the intention to relocate convicts from one of the older institutions there.&nbsp; 
 
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The United States Marshals Service (USMS) investigation discovered widespread unhygienic conditions in cells, including toilets clogged with considerable volumes of human excrement, as well as guards who punished inmates by withholding food and water, among other issues.&nbsp;

The inspection was "prompted by current and past concerns made regarding circumstances at the DC DOC facilities, particularly those recently voiced by various members of the court," according to a statement from the US Marshals Service.

According to a report submitted to DC DOC Director Quincy Booth on Monday by acting US marshal for DC Lamont J Ruffin, the inspection took place from October 18 to October 23.

More than 300 detainees in federal detention in the D.C. Jail were questioned by inspectors.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

After a recent surprise inspection revealed evidence of unclean housing conditions at the Washington DC prison, advocates are demanding answers. After an assessment discovered "evidence of systematic problems" and "awful living circumstances," the US Marshals Service for DC will move 400 prisoners in federal custody from the DC Jail to a federal prison in Pennsylvania.

After a recent surprise inspection revealed evidence of unclean housing conditions at the Washington DC prison, advocates are demanding answers. After an assessment discovered "evidence of systematic problems" and "awful living circumstances," the US Marshals Service for DC will move 400 prisoners in federal custody from the DC Jail to a federal prison in Pennsylvania. Nearly a third of the approximately 1400 individuals now detained in the facility will be affected by the decision. Trayon White, a member of the DC Council, is requesting more information regarding the jail's conditions and the intention to relocate convicts from one of the older institutions there. Also read | Jail's better than home? Annoyed by wife, man asks Italy police to put him behind bars The United States Marshals Service (USMS) investigation discovered widespread unhygienic conditions in cells, including toilets clogged with considerable volumes of human excrement, as well as guards who punished inmates by withholding food and water, among other issues. The inspection was "prompted by current and past concerns made regarding circumstances at the DC DOC facilities, particularly those recently voiced by various members of the court," according to a statement from the US Marshals Service. According to a report submitted to DC DOC Director Quincy Booth on Monday by acting US marshal for DC Lamont J Ruffin, the inspection took place from October 18 to October 23. More than 300 detainees in federal detention in the D.C. Jail were questioned by inspectors. (With inputs from agencies)

This jail in US capital is so filthy, authorities are planning to move 400 inmates

The Donald Trump administration executed 40-year-old Brandon Bernard on Thursday, his punishment for acting as an accomplice to a crime when he was 18 years old.

This is the ninth federal execution of the year and the first during a presidential lame-duck period in 130 years, putting to death a Texas street-gang member for his role in the slayings of a religious couple from Iowa more than two decades ago.

Bernard was convicted of murder with co-defendant Christopher Vialva in 2000. 
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Bernard was killed by lethal injection at 9:27 pm local time on Thursday at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana.&nbsp;

Bernard’s case drew high-profile condemnation, The Washington Post reported. Kim Kardashian West, among others, tweeted about Bernard’s case and shared a petition calling for his death sentence to be commuted to life in prison, the newspaper reported.

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Attorneys, congressional representatives and celebrities were among the thousands who were calling for the scheduled execution of Bernard to be stopped.

Four more federal executions, including one Friday, are planned in the weeks before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.&nbsp;

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The Donald Trump administration executed 40-year-old Brandon Bernard on Thursday, his punishment for acting as an accomplice to a crime when he was 18 years old.

The Donald Trump administration executed 40-year-old Brandon Bernard on Thursday, his punishment for acting as an accomplice to a crime when he was 18 years old. This is the ninth federal execution of the year and the first during a presidential lame-duck period in 130 years, putting to death a Texas street-gang member for his role in the slayings of a religious couple from Iowa more than two decades ago. Bernard was convicted of murder with co-defendant Christopher Vialva in 2000. Bernard was killed by lethal injection at 9:27 pm local time on Thursday at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana. Bernard’s case drew high-profile condemnation, The Washington Post reported. Kim Kardashian West, among others, tweeted about Bernard’s case and shared a petition calling for his death sentence to be commuted to life in prison, the newspaper reported. Just spoke to Brandon for what will likely be the last time. Hardest call I’ve ever had. Brandon, selfless as always, was focused on his family and making sure they are ok. He told me not to cry because our fight isn’t over. 😢 — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) December 10, 2020 × Attorneys, congressional representatives and celebrities were among the thousands who were calling for the scheduled execution of Bernard to be stopped. Four more federal executions, including one Friday, are planned in the weeks before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. (With inputs from agencies)

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US jail in Minnesota on lockdown as inmates refuse to go back to their cells

This jail in US capital is so filthy, authorities are planning to move 400 inmates

First in 130 years: US carries out federal execution during a presidential lame-duck period

US jails are outsourcing medical care, and the death toll is rising