Attica Prison uprising

The Attica Prison Uprising occurred in September 1971 at the Attica Correctional Facility in New York. Inmates, protesting harsh conditions and lack of rights, took control of the prison, taking staff hostage and demanding better treatment. The situation escalated when law enforcement stormed the facility, resulting in the deaths of 43 people, including inmates and prison staff. The uprising highlighted issues of prison violence, inmate rights, and systemic injustices within the American penal system, leading to ongoing debates about prison reform and abuses.