Wayne Unit, Huntsville, TX
April 11- April 20, 2018
Prisoners launch a hunger strike in protest of a lockdown at the prison. According to prison officials, 50 prisoners refuse meals at the height of the 10 day hunger strike.
Citations:
“Huntsville prison hunger strike ‘essentially’ over, officials say”, Chron, April 20, 2018.
“Huntsville prisoners protest lockdown by going on hunger strike, officials say”, ABC 13, April 18, 2018
“17 Huntsville prisoners on hunger strike after lockdown following feces-throwing, other infractions”, Chron, April 16, 2018.