Bene v. Kassulke (1977)

  • Status: Historic
  • Latest Update: Nov 20, 2017
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Summary

Female inmates filed suit over discriminatory conditions in Jefferson County Jail. Male prisoners were given preferential treatment in the allotment of space, mobility, within the jail and food and access to work release programs.

Attorney(s):
Tom Hogan and Thomas P. McCarthy
Pro Bono Firm:
American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky