In the blistering Arizona desert, Tent City Jail housed inmates outdoors in military tents under 145 °F heat—built by Joe Arpaio in 1993 as a symbol of “tough on crime.” For over two decades it ...

In the Arizona desert, Sheriff Joe Arpaio built a jail with no walls and no air conditioning, where inmates endured 145°F heat in military tents. For 24 years, Tent City stood as one of America’s most ...

Ever since Tent City was established in 1993, this jail in Maricopa, Arizona, has been making headlines. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive ...