Green Haven Correctional Facility is one of three New York locations where the pilot program is being tested.

Green Haven Correctional Facility is one of three New York locations where the pilot program is being tested.

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New York Prisons Impose 'Draconian' Rules Limiting Books Inmates Can Read to 'Sex Novels, Bibles and Coloring Books'

New York state is piloting a new program that imposes strict rules on what inmates are able to receive while incarcerated, including a limitation on books that critics say will reduce their reading options to "junk sex novels," "bibles and religious books" and a number of activity books, including coloring and puzzles.