California’s Prison Crowding Is Growing, State Report Says

June 19, 2013 | by Paige St. John | Los Angeles Times

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Despite a Supreme Court decision ordering a reduction of its prison population to 137.5% of capacity, California’s prisons are still at 150% capacity.

Despite a Supreme Court decision ordering a reduction of its prison population to 137.5% of capacity, California’s prisons are still at 150% capacity.