Solano County sued over in-person jail visit ban, video call profits
- Posted on July 23, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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A legal challenge has been filed against Solano County regarding restrictions on in-person visitation at its detention facilities. The lawsuit highlights concerns about inmates' families being forced to rely on expensive video call services as their only communication option. Plaintiffs argue this policy creates additional financial burden on already vulnerable families while limiting fundamental contact rights. The case raises questions about profiteering from incarceration and the county's justification for maintaining such restrictive visitation policies.
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