Judge finalizes prison healthcare takeover

In a landmark decision, a judge has finalized a five-year receivership for prison healthcare, appointing a receiver with extensive authority to overhaul the system. This move aims to address longstanding issues of unconstitutional care in prisons, following 14 years of litigation. The state plans to appeal, but the decision underscores the urgent need for reform in prison healthcare. This ruling could set a precedent for other states grappling with similar issues and highlights the judiciary's role in enforcing constitutional rights within the prison system.