伊利诺伊州考虑在监狱中禁止实物邮件,以遏制毒品走私,引发争论。 Illinois considers banning physical mail in prisons to curb drug smuggling, sparking debate.

伊利诺伊州立法者正考虑在州立监狱禁止实物邮件,原因是对毒品走私的担忧,因为数名狱警报告了过量吸毒症状。 Illinois lawmakers are considering banning physical mail in state prisons due to drug smuggling concerns, after several correctional officers reported overdose symptoms. David Fries共和国提议对邮件进行电子扫描,以防止芬太尼和合成大麻素等药物进入监狱。 Republican Rep. David Friess proposes electronic scanning of mail to prevent drugs like fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids from entering prisons. 然而,民主立法者和监狱工会认为,实物邮件对于囚犯与亲人的联系至关重要。 However, Democratic lawmakers and prison unions argue that physical mail is crucial for inmates' connections with loved ones. 伊利诺伊州惩教局没有发表意见,但加强了邮件筛选工作。 The Illinois Department of Corrections has not commented but has increased mail screening.