John Oliver has raised the alarm about the dangers of heat in US prisons and how a lack of air conditioning can often be fatal for prisoners.
The Last Week Tonight host kicked off his show by stating that “heat in prisons is a big problem” and that in some of the hottest states, over half of prisons lack air conditioning. In Texas, it’s nearly 75% of facilities.
Nearly 40% of prisoners have a chronic condition which can be worsened by the heat and lead to heatstroke or death. “The only time getting murdered by the heat is acceptable is if you’ve committed the crime of being a lobster,” Oliver said.
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