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Inmates sue MDOC for alleged forced labor, gender discrimination - WDET 101.9 FM

Inmates in Michigan’s only prison for women are suing the state Department of Corrections for alleged forced labor and gender discrimination. The lawsuit claims the plaintiffs at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility were forced to work as unpaid porters, cleaning common areas like showers and hallways, despite having chronic medical conditions. It’s asking the Michigan Court of Claims to certify its class action status. Each of the wom…