Kelley v. Hodgson

Introduction

Plaintiffs initiated this action individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated at the Bristol County Jail located at Ash Street, in New Bedford (“the Ash St. Jail”), and the Bristol County House of Correction located in North Dartmouth (“the House of Correction”).4 The plaintiffs challenge the severely overcrowded conditions of both facilities which, they argue, violate their constitutional rights. They seek a preliminary injunction, pursuant to Mass.R.Civ.P. 65(c), against the defendants to enjoin them from continuing the practice of various departmental policies.…