Gov. Rick Perry told federal officials he would not sign a form complying with regulations meant to prevent prison rape and assault. Prison reform advocates worry the decision could have financial and legal consequences.
Cathaleen Qiao Chen
Cathaleen Qiao Chen was a reporting fellow at The Texas Tribune in 2014, covering criminal justice and higher education, among other topics. A native of Xinjiang, China, she moved to the U.S. at age 8. She is a graduate of Northwestern, where she studied sociology, journalism and creative writing.
