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Inmate Sues Over Tablet Policy Change | Philadelphia News
An inmate serving decades behind bars is suing New Jersey over a sweeping prison tech overhaul that’s stripping him—and others—of the personal tablets they bought with hard-earned money. Alonzo Hill, who’s been locked up since 1990, argues the state is violating his constitutional rights by forcing inmates to surrender devices used for family contact, music, and mental well-being. The switch from JPay to ViaPath means free tablets but costly subscriptions and stricter rules, raising fears of financial hardship and loss of personal data. Hill, who leads his prison’s legal group, claims the…
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