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Federal Judge Orders Texas to Air-Condition All Prisons by 2029

A federal court ruled that extreme heat in Texas prisons constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, mandating installation of air conditioning in all facilities by 2029 at a cost of $1.5 billion. The ruling sets a legal precedent for heat-related prison conditions, though the state may appeal, leaving implementation uncertain.

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Significance0.5
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