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United States: almost half of all incarcerated people are in rural jails and prisons and at risk of losing access to hospitals
The Trump administration will result in the closure of many rural hospitals, leaving people in the surrounding communities — including those in prisons and jails — facing elevated healthcare costs and limited access to necessary healthcare.
Source: Prison Policy Initiative (28/10/2025)