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The article discusses the impact of privatization, politics and prisoner deaths inside the Arizona Prison System established by the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC). It reflects on the human rights violation of prisoners in the prison by keeping them in solitary confinement wherein prisoners are kept in isolation form. It states about the deficient management of the prison in providing better health care facilities to prisoners.

The article discusses Parsons v. Ryan, U.S.D.C. (Arizona District) which deals with medical treatment of prisoners.

The article reports on the move of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to persuade law enforcement officials to address their use of Tasers in Grand Canyon, Arizona. It states that the ACLU investigates the use of Tasers against criminal suspects, including pepper spray, batons, and lethal firearms. However, opponents of the measure maintains that the availability of Tasers do not dissuade police officers form drawing and using their guns.

The article reports on lawsuits filed against the Arizona Department of Corrections for the collection of a background check fee and the charge of one percent on deposits made to prisoner's accounts. It is noted the complaint of Donna L. Hamm, executive director of Middle Ground Prison Reform, that argued the legality of the fee as it is the state government's responsibility to pay for maintenance. Another complainant added that the visitation fee could negatively affect public safety.