Can prison inmates publish books? A denied publication took this discussion to Brazil’s Supreme Court

Can prison inmates publish books? A denied publication took this discussion to Brazil’s Supreme Court

A man serving time was prohibited by the penitentiary director from publishing his 1,000-page memoir Originally published on Global VoicesSagat B, rapper and former inmate, is today a member of the Brazilian Academy of Prison Letters. Photo by Marcelo Costa Braga, used with permission This article, written by Rafael Ciscati, was originally published on the Brasil de Direitos website on July 3, 2025. An edited version is republished on Global Voi…