Poor sanitation in jails has been the subject of civil rights lawsuits for decades. Plumbing issues , vermin infestations , feces-covered walls, and limited access to basic hygiene products, such as soap or tampons , are common complaints.

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Courts almost universally agree that a lack of basic sanitation violates detainees' constitutional rights, said David Fathi, director of the ACLU’s National Prison Project. Pre-trial detainees have sued, arguing that filthy conditions violate their due process rights. If a

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