Summary
Eight federal inmates whose death sentences were commuted by former President Biden have been transferred to a high-security prison in Colorado. The transfer follows a decision by President Trump to review prison conditions for these inmates. A lawsuit is challenging the transfers, arguing they are unconstitutional.
Key Facts
- Eight inmates had their death sentences changed to life in prison by former President Biden.
- These inmates were moved from a prison in Indiana to ADX Florence, a high-security prison in Colorado.
- The move is linked to President Trump's executive order to review the prison conditions for these inmates.
- One inmate, Rejon Taylor, is concerned about being transferred to the supermax facility.
- A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 21 inmates against the transfers, arguing it violates their rights.
- The lawsuit claims that transferring them to a harsh environment is arbitrary and not legally justified.
- Newsweek confirmed the transfer on September 23 via the Bureau of Prisons spokesperson.
