Images From Inside Some Of America's Most Overcrowded Prisons

Oct. 27 2012, Published 2:53 p.m. ET
Images From Inside Some Of America's Most Overcrowded Prisons
1. Inmates stand in a gymnasium where they are housed due to overcrowding at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.

Inmates stand in a gymnasium where they are housed due to overcrowding at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.
2. Inmates walk around a gymnasium where they are housed due to overcrowding at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.

Inmates walk around a gymnasium where they are housed due to overcrowding at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.
3. Inmates exercise in the yard at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.

Inmates exercise in the yard at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.
4. Inmates sit in a recreation room where they are housed due to overcrowding.

Inmates sit in a recreation room where they are housed due to overcrowding.
5. Prisoners at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California are seen housed in a gymnasium due to overcrowding.
Prisoners at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California are seen housed in a gymnasium due to overcrowding.
- Johnny Depp's Longtime Pal, Legendary Rock N' Roll Guitarist Jeff Beck Dead At 78
- Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Tell-All Netflix Series Delayed To 2023 After Attacks On ‘The Crown’
- Dianne Feinstein Refuses To Retire Before Her Senate Term Ends In 2024 Despite Colleagues Arguing She Is 'Mentally Unfit To Serve'
6. Inmates walk around an exercise yard at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.

Inmates walk around an exercise yard at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.
7. Inmates sort laundry at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana, California.

Inmates sort laundry at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana, California.
8. Inmates make phone calls from their cell at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana, California.

Inmates make phone calls from their cell at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana, California.
9. An inmate stands in his cell at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana, California.

An inmate stands in his cell at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana, California.
10. Inmates play cards in a gymnasium where they are housed due to overcrowding at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.

Inmates play cards in a gymnasium where they are housed due to overcrowding at the California Institution for Men state prison in Chino, California.