The 14th Amendment marked a significant shift in this understanding, stating that no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens....

It is time to recognize that the mistreatment of inmates at Corrigan Correctional Facility is not only a violation of human rights, but also a failure of the justice system as a whole. Until these issues are addressed, the facility will continue to perpetuate a culture of violence and abuse, and fail in its mission to promote rehabilitation..