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July 7, 2011

Thousands of California Prisoners Join Hunger Strike 
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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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