Sentences with phrase «federal penitentiary»

In this case, lawyers for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association and the John Howard Society of Canada were asking the Court to end administrative segregation in federal penitentiaries in Canada.

San Francisco, CA — Chinese artist and rights advocate Ai Weiwei will create a new body of site - specific artwork on Alcatraz Island, the notorious former federal penitentiary in the center of San Francisco Bay, now a national park welcoming more than a million visitors annually.

He also worked for the Correctional Law Project, providing representation to inmates of federal penitentiaries at their internal tribunals, and also with a wills and estates litigator in Kingston to help prepare for two trials.

San Francisco, CA, May 13, 2014 — Opening September 27, @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz will feature a series of seven site - specific installations by artist Ai Weiwei in four locations on Alcatraz Island, offering a new cultural lens through which to experience the notorious military and federal penitentiary turned national park.

Alcatraz Island, best known as the infamous federal penitentiary from 1934 - 63, unfolds a layered history as Native American land, a Civil War - era military fortress, and the site of the Native American occupation by the Indians of All Tribes from 1969 - 71.

Alcatraz Island offers a close - up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off - limits to the public, and the history making 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 19, 2007: During its 29 years as the toughest and most feared federal penitentiary in America, Alcatraz was «home» to many of the most notorious criminals and gangsters in U.S. history.

The National Park Service marked the 50th anniversary of the closure of the Alcatraz federal penitentiary on Thursday with an exhibit of recently discovered photographs of the prison's final day on March 21, 1963.

Referring to one of them, he said: «They got him in the, the easiest federal penitentiary you could ever be in,» the government alleged.

By August 1934, The Rock began receiving inmates from other Federal penitentiaries around the country.

Alcatraz, best known for the historic federal penitentiary and occupation by the Indians of All Tribes, also has a long tradition of welcoming artists to provoke thought about freedom and incarceration.

With the recent closure of high - profile federal penitentiaries in Kingston, Ontario and Laval, Quebec, it is questionable whether new so - called «super-jails» will be able to keep up with the influx of prisoners.

-- On September 11th, 13th, 14th and 15th, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) will be before the court challenging the solitary confinement regime in Canadian federal penitentiaries.

Beyond its legacy as a world - famous former federal penitentiary (1934 — 63) that once held notorious criminals like Al Capone, Alcatraz has undergone numerous incarnations that have contributed to its unique and deeply layered history.

His art and ideas find a compelling new context in this exhibition of works created specifically for Alcatraz — a 19th - century military fortress, a notorious federal penitentiary, a site of Native American heritage and protest, and now one of America's most visited national parks.

Visit Alcatraz: Alcatraz Island offers a close - up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off - limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes.

March 19, 2007, San Francisco: SAN FRANCISCO, March 19, 2007: During its 29 years as the toughest and most feared federal penitentiary in America, Alcatraz was «home» to many of the most notorious criminals and gangsters in U.S. history.

During law school, Jesse participated in the Correctional Law Project, a specialized legal aid clinic that provides counsel and representation to inmates in federal penitentiaries.

But since 2008, the 43 - year old founder of the pest control company Bugs Are Gone has been visiting both state and federal penitentiaries, mentoring people on how to become business owners.

Vick served time in a federal penitentiary for his role in unlawful dog fighting activities that were held at his home in Virginia.

Talk to your minister, Abby counsels a 14 - year - old deeply in love with a 50 - something married man serving serious time in a federal penitentiary....

At the turn of the century, according to Suzanne Schlosberg, author of The Ultimate Workout Log, primitive stair machines were used for punishment in federal penitentiaries.

Hint: the writer is now serving a ten - year sentence in the federal penitentiary.

Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was sentenced to 12 years in a federal penitentiary Tuesday by a Manhattan judge who called him «a scheming corrupt politician.»

So Cuomo has already started talking up the pension measure, saying it's outrageous and disgusting to think of guys like Silver and Skelos picking the taxpayers» pocket from a federal penitentiary, while beginning to lay blame for inaction at the hands of the Legislature.

That's the federal penitentiary where Burke now resides.»

Some state and federal penitentiaries have adopted the technology, but none has restricted face - to - face visits.

But because she had recently violated a section of the law that forbids lobbyists from sending people on expensive junkets (something about paying a congressman to go on an «educational» tour of Indonesia regarding taxes on palm oil), she is called up for a Senate hearing led by Senator Ron M. Sperling (John Lithgow), who is in the pocket of the gun people and seeks to send her to a federal penitentiary.

Will Ferrell is about to be an inmate in a federal penitentiary and Kevin Hart is his prison survival coach in Warner Bros..

You'd have to do something really bad to get 30 years in a federal penitentiary and -LSB-...]

Vick remains indefinitely suspended, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has not said whether he will reinstate Vick after his July release from the federal penitentiary in Kansas where he is serving a 23 - month sentence for a dogfighting conspiracy.

About Alcatraz Beyond its legacy as a world - famous former federal penitentiary (1934 — 63) that once held notorious criminals like Al Capone, Alcatraz has undergone numerous incarnations that have contributed to its unique and deeply layered history.

Perhaps take a ride on San Francisco's historic cable cars or enjoy an optional outing to Alcatraz Prison, the federal penitentiary that once housed Al Capone and other notorious criminals — the choice is yours!

The guide includes sections on the Island's military history, its importance as a federal penitentiary, the diverse bird and plant species that live on the Island, the historic Indian Occupation, and the important role of Park Rangers as stewards of national park resources.

About Alcatraz Beyond its legacy as a world - famous former federal penitentiary (1934 — 63) that once held notorious criminals like gangster Al Capone, Alcatraz has undergone numerous incarnations that have contributed to its unique and deeply layered history.

Over its 36 year history as a federal penitentiary, the island was home to some of the most infamous federal prisoners.

San Francisco: Alcatraz, the world - famous former Federal penitentiary and International visitor destination in the center of San Francisco Bay, has just benefited from a multi-million-dollar restoration and renovation that has dramatically transformed and improved the way visitors experience the iconic national park.

The island is famous for being a federal penitentiary.

Alcatraz, the world - famous former Federal penitentiary and International visitor destination in the center of San Francisco Bay, has just benefited from a multi-million-dollar restoration and renovation that has dramatically transformed and improved the way visitors experience the iconic national park.

San Francisco: Most people associate Alcatraz with its legacy as a world - famous former Federal penitentiary, but the Island's history before and after its prison era is equally as memorable.

Most people associate Alcatraz with its legacy as a world - famous former Federal penitentiary, but the Island's history before and after its prison era is equally as memorable.

Beyond its notoriety as a world - famous former federal penitentiary (1934 - 63) that once held criminals like AI Capone, Alcatraz has undergone numerous incarnations that have contributed to its unique and deeply layered history.

• The Alcatraz Cell house Museum Store features exhibits of many of the historic artifacts from the Federal penitentiary years.

Seven installations were spread throughout this federal penitentiary turned national park, and ranged from an audio experience in the former hospital ward to a carpet of Legos arranged into the faces of political prisoners.

We also visit the infamous island of Alcatraz, once a federal penitentiary housing notorious criminals such as Al Capone and the fascinating «Birdman of Alcatraz».