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Prison Authority Challenged by a New Breed of Prisoners
The piece surveys a rising militance among prisoners led by politically aware inmates. It notes riots at Attica and a San Quentin escape attempt, rising black inmate activism, court actions challenging prison conditions, and renewed calls for reform. It cites officials and groups shaping and responding to this shift.
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Washington
Attica
N.Y
San Quentin
Calif
California
Senate
Roman L. Hruska
Nebraska
Nixon
George Jackson
Jackson
Warren E. Burger
New York State
Dudley
Heywood Burns
National Conference ‘of Black Lawyers
Black Muslims
Black Panthers
Mrs. Stender
Prison Law Project
Fortune Society
New York