Legal Issues for Incarcerated HIV-Positive People
- Alabama Department of Corrections Sued Over HIV Policy (October 5, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- PWN Commends Congresswoman Barbara Lee's JUSTICE Act and Support of Global Commission on HIV and the Law (September 6, 2011)
From U.S. Positive Women's Network
 Prison, HIV and Congresswoman Lee: A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (August 30, 2011)
"Congresswoman Lee is a respected representative who has been a strong advocate for HIV for many years. ... But this legislation is going to need some work."
From TheBody.com
- Chicago AIDS Advocate Denied Medication While in Jail (July 5, 2011)
From Test Positive Aware Network
- Alabama Corrections Chief Denies ACLU Allegations About Prison HIV Policy (April 1, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- ACLU Lawsuit Claims Alabama Discriminates Against HIV-Positive Inmates (March 30, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- ACLU Sues Alabama for Discriminating Against HIV-Positive Inmates (March 29, 2011)
In The News Courier
- Missouri: HIV Inmate Deprived of Care, Suit Says -- ACLU Says Case Reflects Pattern of Failure at City Jails (November 23, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- South Carolina Prisons Brace for Lawsuit Over Inmates With HIV (September 22, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Michigan Lifts Ban on HIV-Positive Inmates Serving Food; South Carolina Inmate Segregation Comes Under Fire (August 26, 2010)
From TheBody.com
- South Carolina Prison Chief: Lawsuit Coming Over HIV Inmates (August 4, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Serving Double Time for HIV Non-Disclosure: Can It Happen in New York? (June 23, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
- U.S. Likely to Miss Deadline on Prison Rape Rules (June 8, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Mississippi Stops Segregating Prisoners With HIV (March 17, 2010)
Alabama and South Carolina last states to maintain discriminatory policy after advocacy by ACLU, Human Rights Watch.
From Human Rights Watch
- Alabama Department of Corrections Ends Ban of Prisoners With HIV From Work Release (August 13, 2009)
From American Civil Liberties Union
- Family of HIV-Positive Man Who Died in Delaware Prison Sues Prison Healthcare Provider, Alleging Inadequate Treatment (August 30, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Study Eyes Sexual Violence in U.S. Prisons: Many Assaults Aren't Reported (August 3, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New York: Denial of Prisoner's Hepatitis Treatment "Cruel and Unusual," Court Says (July 18, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Alabama: Settlement Reached in HIV Inmates' Health Care Suit (May 25, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Alaska Senate Votes to Allow HIV Testing in Prisons if Officers Are Exposed to Blood, Fluids (April 13, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Spotlight: Clustering for Care and the Civil Rights of HIV-Infected Inmates (October 2003)
In HEPP Report, from Brown Medical School
- Lack of Funding Contributing to "Egregious Treatment" of HIV-Positive Inmates in Alabama Prison, Editorial Says (September 4, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Report Reveals Disturbing Truth of Dangerous and Extremely Poor Conditions for HIV and AIDS Prisoners (August 26, 2003)
A detailed examination by Stephen Tabet, M.D., M.P.H., of HIV-infected prisoners at the Limestone correctional facility in Alabama played a pivotal role in a class-action lawsuit against the facility's managers.
From Southern Center for Human Rights
- Michigan Legislature Should Approve Bill Mandating HIV Testing for Prisoners Prior to Release, Editorial Says (August 14, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Florida: Palm Beach County Wants Mandatory HIV Testing for All Inmates (July 14, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Victims of Prison Rape Rally for Legislation (June 25, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New York: Lawmakers Pushing for Oversight of Inmates' Health (March 26, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Alabama: Lawsuit Says HIV Inmate Facility Inadequate (November 22, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Washington: Death Results in Record Judgment (October 31, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Jersey: Former Inmate Sues Over Lack of Hepatitis C Care (October 21, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Georgia: Monitor Says Progress Made in DeKalb Jail's Healthcare (September 16, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Lawmakers of Both Parties Push Action to Reduce Prison Rapes (June 14, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- U.S. Judge Orders Fulton County, Georgia, to Ease Jail Crowding (May 30, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California Suit Calls Prison Haircutting Unsanitary (March 13, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- "No Lost Causes" (October 1, 2000)
A national conference brings attention to growing plight of prisoners with HIV.
From Lambda Legal
- National Conference to Look at Plight of Prisoners With HIV (June 8, 2000)
From Lambda Legal
- High Court Refuses Appeal by HIV+ Inmates Segregated in Alabama Prisons (January 18, 2000)
[Archived Article]
Decision flouting sound medical and public health information is allowed to stand.
From Lambda Legal
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