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The 'lionesses' who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison - and won — Photo: Dallas Observer

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The 'lionesses' who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison - and won

A group of formerly incarcerated women in Texas formed the nonprofit Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance and successfully sued to secure air conditioning in every Texas prison.

By Candice Norwood, The 19th·3 hr ago

This story was originally reported by Candice Norwood and Jessica Kutz of The 19th.

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These Texas advocates call themselves "lionesses" for a reason: They say backing down is not in their nature.

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