Judge suggests California use private prisons to give inmates space amid coronavirus crisis The Citizen 6 years ago Federal judge says California could use private prisons to reduce coronavirus danger Source: Los Angeles Times Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Judge largely upholds California ban on private prisons in tentative rulingDateJuly 16, 2020In relation toCaliforniaJudges Deny California Inmate Release Request, Cite U.S. LawDateApril 4, 2020In relation topostNo mass prison release for now; federal panel says it can't rule on coronavirus caseDateApril 4, 2020In relation toCalifornia