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Thousands of California Prisoners Join Hunger Strike

As many as 6,600 prisoners in California have joined a hunger strike in solidarity with inmates the Pelican Bay State Prison protesting what they say are cruel and unusual prison conditions. Located in Crescent City, Pelican Bay was California’s first super-maximum security prison. Prison officials say thousands of prisoners at 13 state prisons refused meals over the three-day July 4th weekend. The strike continues this week, with at least 2,100 still taking part as of Wednesday.

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