A Failing Facility
The DC Jail has been plagued by reports of crumbling infrastructure, medical neglect, and unsanitary conditions for years.
Inhumane Punishment
Inspectors found evidence that water and food were withheld from detainees as punishment for behavior, a violation of basic human rights.
Sanitary Crisis
Widespread mold, vermin infestations, and standing sewage in cells created a severe health hazard for all residents.
The Double Standard
While federal detainees were moved to safety, hundreds of DC residents awaiting trial remain trapped in the same condemned facility.