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The Kincade fire has also worsened lockdowns at the jail and contributed to short-staffing, the press release noted. Between and prisoners are currently striking, according to Huang. She added that the strike had been occurring on and off since Oct. Nine people have died in custody at Santa Rita Jail in β not counting deaths that occur in local hospitals, which are not recorded as in-custody deaths β according to the press release. Huang compared the situation to that of immigrants being forced to live in unsanitary and unsafe conditions at the southern border of the United States.
Huang said she had not heard about any concessions from Santa Rita Jail and that there were no formal negotiations as of press time. He added that inmates have access to food, shelter, medical care, their families, legal advice and religious leaders. Kelly also denied claims that the strike participants were being intimidated, adding that staff ensured the health and safety of everyone in custody.
