Solitary Confinement

Calif. may soon restrict use of solitary confinement in prisons, jails

The proposal would restrict the use of confinement to no more than 15 consecutive days and a total of 45 days in a six-month span

Official blames N.Y. solitary reform law for increased attacks on COs

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Gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin is demanding Gov. Kathy Hochul release data on assaults on COs since a solitary confinement reform law took effect on April 1

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Increase in inmate, CO attacks drives call for repeal of N.Y.'s HALT solitary legislation

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One official said that the HALT Act has done nothing to improve the quality of life for the officers and inmates in corrections facilities

Solitary confinement replacement plan at Rikers Island on hold

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Officials said the Department of Correction isn't ready to implement its plan in a manner that is safe for staff and detainees

Judge dismisses N.Y. CO union's HALT solitary legislation lawsuit

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New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association has argued that HALT will lead to increased violence in state prisons

Department of Justice opens investigation at Ill. federal prison

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The probe is looking into the overuse of solitary confinement and deaths of seven inmates over a two-year period

Bill limiting solitary confinement goes to Conn. governor for signature

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“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

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