Department of Corrections, advocates clash over prison conditions after protest

By: Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 1,998

Last Updated: 2 days, 9 hours ago

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Amidst a heat wave in Madison, people who were once incarcerated in Wisconsin’s prison system and supporters gathered Wednesday morning to protest outside the Wisconsin Department of Corrections central office.

Speakers supported a lower prison population, better living conditions for incarcerated people and independent oversight of the prison system, which has been the target of criticism for a rash of deaths in custody as well as conditions of confinement in aging, understaffed …

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