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Jessica Casanova’s nephew wrote her a letter: “I”m here in a steel coffin. I’m breathing but I’m dead.” Casanova recounted, “I didn’t know what that meant so I got on a bus and I found out.” That was in 2012, and three years later, she’s still finding out. As it turned out, Casanova’s nephew, Juan, […]

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With Loved Ones in Prison, Women Lead the Fight Against Solitary Confinement in New York

Law Aimed at Silencing People Convicted of Crimes Is Declared Unconstitutional

Legislation Limiting Solitary Confinement in New York Gains Momentum

New York City Officials and Advocates Push for Change to the “Culture of Brutality” on Rikers Island

New York Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End Long-Term Solitary Confinement

Thirty Days in Solitary

Florida Bill Would Limit Use of Solitary Confinement on Children

Montana Legislature Considers Solitary Confinement Reform

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Hear Testimony on the Torture of Solitary Confinement

“New York’s Black Sites”: New Article About Solitary Confinement in State Prisons

Report from Senate Hearing on Solitary Confinement

Now Available: Collection of Written Testimony for Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Solitary Confinement

California Bill Would Lift Media Ban on Access to Prisons

First Congressional Hearing on Solitary Confinement to Be Held June 19

Solitary Confinement on Trial in Colorado

Suicide and Solitary Confinement in New York State Prisons