Switch to new digital tablets in NJ prisons prompts civil rights lawsuit

Key points

• New Jersey Department of Corrections switched to a new tablet provider for prisoner personal use
• Inmates face potential loss of purchased digital content during the transition
• Civil rights advocates filed a lawsuit challenging the provider switch
• The case raises questions about prisoner rights and state responsibility in correctional facility changes
• Affected inmates could lose access to books, educational materials, and other digital content they paid for

FAQ

Why are prisoners suing over the tablet switch?

Inmates argue they will lose content they purchased on the old tablets when the state switches providers. The lawsuit contends this violates their rights and represents an unfair loss of property they paid for.

What content are inmates losing access to?

The lawsuit indicates prisoners purchased various digital content on their tablets, which they fear will no longer be accessible under the new provider's system.

Is this affecting all New Jersey prisons?

Yes, the tablet provider change appears to be a statewide transition affecting prisoners across New Jersey's correctional facilities.