Angola Prison Archives

19 People Detained at the Louisiana Ice Processing Center in Angola’s Camp J Launch Hunger Strike Against Inhumane Conditions

September 21, 2025

Today marks four days of an ongoing hunger strike led by nineteen individuals detained at the new Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Camp J at the Louisiana State Penitentiary (“Angola”). Their demands are: Medical care, mental health care, and necessary prescription medications Basic necessities such as toilet paper, sufficient hygiene products, and ample clean water […]

Lawsuit Challenges Forced Agricultural Labor at Angola

September 20, 2023

On Saturday, the Promise of Justice Initiative (PJI) and Rights Behind Bars, two nonprofit advocacy groups, filed a lawsuit against the Louisiana Department of Corrections and Prison Enterprises challenging the practice of forced agricultural labor at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, or Angola.

Slavery Is Still Alive in Louisiana – Voters Could Change That This Year

September 12, 2022

Although the United States officially outlawed slavery more than 150 years ago, that hasn't stopped the practice from continuing; albeit limited to state prison systems. This year, voters in Louisiana join Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont in an attempt to change that practice.

Gov. Edwards Announces Some Bridge City Center For Youth Inmates to be Moved to Angola

July 20, 2022

On Tuesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a plan to improve security and conditions at the Bridge City detention center: some of what Bill Sommers, deputy secretary of the Office of Juvenile Justice called "the most troubled youth" currently housed at the Bridge City Center For Youth will be moved to a "secure, independent housing unit" at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in West Feliciana Parish.

The Story of Fox & Rob – A 21-Year Battle Out Of Angola State Prison

January 1, 2019

Little did Fox and Rob Richardson know that six months after their marriage, they would spend the next 21 years fighting a 60-year sentence in Angola.

‘Juvenile Lifer’ gets parole (and a hug) thanks to Tulane clinic

November 15, 2018

After 41 years in prison for a crime committed as a teenager, Barry Williams was recently granted parole. He was represented by the Tulane Criminal Justice Clinic.

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Slavery Is Still Alive in Louisiana – Voters Could Change That This Year

Gov. Edwards Announces Some Bridge City Center For Youth Inmates to be Moved to Angola