(NPR) Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair

Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair

Investigations

Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair

There have been at least 19 deaths in Bureau of Indian Affairs detention centers in the last five years. Many of the victims had been arrested for petty crimes and were awaiting trial when they died.