Solitary Confinement

Bill limiting solitary confinement goes to Conn. governor for signature

“It doesn’t eliminate the use of solitary confinement, but it puts significant restrictions on its use," said Rep. Steven Stafstrom

N.Y. CO slashed in face with razor during inmate transfer, union says

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The union's president said the incident is largely a result of the HALT Act limiting segregated confinement

How hand-held devices and kiosks open up a world of resources for incarcerated individuals

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Tyler Technologies

Using mobile technology to access resources can help reduce the burden of incarceration on individuals, families, and facilities alike

Federal probe finds severe problems in Mississippi prison

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"Gross understaffing," "uncontrolled gang activity," and inmates having "unfettered access to contraband" were among the DOJ's findings

Calif. sheriff's department to make landmark changes to its jails for LGBTQ inmates

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The changes would put the Orange County jail system ahead of other facilities statewide, a disability rights attorney said

N.Y. COs union, lawmakers call for pause on HALT solitary legislation

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"Doing away with special housing for violent offenders just doesn't work," said State Assemblymen, and former CO, Billy Jones

N.Y. COs wary solitary changes will make prison violence worse

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The Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act nears implementation at the end of the month

Va. House subcommittee guts bill that would have banned long-term solitary confinement in prisons

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The original bill would have prohibited the use of isolated confinement for longer than 15 days per each 60-day cycle

Ore. jail can’t place inmate in disciplinary lockdown without a hearing, federal judge rules

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“Plaintiff may be a disruptive and volatile inmate, but his behavioral issues do not excuse or permit the violation of his due process rights,” the judge said

N.Y. CO union calls for action, fears state prisons could get worse in 2022

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"There is no sugarcoating the current situation in our prison facilities," said union President Michael Powers

N.Y. prisons used false-positive drug tests to punish inmates, investigation finds

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DOCCS has since stopped the use of solitary confinement for positive drug tests

NYC Mayor-elect spars with council members over solitary confinement at Rikers

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"I am not going to be in a city where dangerous people assault innocent people, go to jail and assault more people," Eric Adams said

Louisiana death row: Inmates get time, daily meal together

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The move settles a 2017 lawsuit challenging the use of solitary confinement for death row inmates in the state

LA County juvenile halls are ‘unsuitable for the confinement of youth,’ state board finds

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The unanimous vote gives the county 60 days to either remediate the violations or remove young people

'This is not normal': Union says N.Y. prison is 'poster child' for rising inmate violence

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The state's law limiting solitary confinement, along with other administrative and legislative actions, "water down" the disciplinary system, union leaders say