The rebellion at Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County began around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, a union rep said.

A New York state prison was placed on lockdown after inmates took over and injured three guards, just days after staffing ...

This is not in any way lessening due process for those who are convicted and are facing the death penalty,” said Rep. Bruce ...

The Idaho Department of Corrections is taking steps to reconfigure a portion of the state's largest prison to prepare to ...

The bill would create a new crime of illegal entry into the state, the second offense of which would trigger deportation.

Idaho House lawmakers quickly – and relatively quietly – adopted a bill making the firing squad the state’s primary execution ...

As one of only four territorial prisons open for tours (like the infamous Alcatraz), the Old Idaho Penitentiary offers ... housed more than 13,000 inmates, including 217 women.

The Arizona State Senate Military Affairs and Border Security Committee passed on Monday Senate Bill 1294, which seeks to provide a prison to the federal government to house illegal immigrants.  SB ...

WALLACE, Idaho – The Shoshone County Jail is facing a significant staffing crisis, with staffing levels down by 50%. This ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) recently released a report detailing why it wants to close SCI Rockview and the Quehanna Boot Camp.