‘Unlimited is unreasonable’: House Republicans, sheriffs call for limits on free inmate phone calls The program, designed to help inmates stay connected with their families, is drawing scrutiny over ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed budget items for prison air-conditioning and free inmate phone calls. Advocates had pushed for the initiatives, citing concerns about inmate well-being and recidivism ...

The Illinois Department of Corrections announced a pilot program to provide free phone calls to individuals in custody. Starting Nov. 3, each person in custody will receive 775 free domestic phone ...