Volunteers working with the Alameda County Public Defender’s Office have registered over 1,500 people at Santa Rita Jail.
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Judge places Santa Rita Jail under external oversight, ending mental health abuse lawsuit
Alameda County’s jail and sheriff’s office will be reformed under the supervision of a law firm, court-appointed mental health experts, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
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ICE transfers are way down in Alameda County, but the sheriff’s office will keep cooperating in some cases
Eight people in Santa Rita Jail were handed over to federal immigration agents in 2020—down from 44 in 2019—and there have been zero so far in 2021.
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Covid-19 outbreak grows in Santa Rita Jail
Coronavirus cases have suddenly exploded in Alameda County’s massive jail, calling into question whether the virus can be stopped.
