Ava Kaufman

Ava Kaufman is the special assistant to the director of the Justice Program at the Brennan Center for Justice.

Contributions

Criminal Law
Civil Rights

Extreme Heat Exacerbates Dire Prison Conditions, With Few Paths to Relief

People behind bars are particularly vulnerable to harm during heat waves and climate-related disasters. Advocates should consider state constitutional solutions.

By Ava Kaufman , Kathrina Szymborski Wolfkot , Brianna Seid

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Montana
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June 26, 2025