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After a bold campaign promise, the president has remained almost silent as thousands languish in solitary in federal prisons. Advocates say they remain hopeful that he will find his voice on the issue. This story was published in partnership with The Appeal. “Biden believes no act can justify the inhumane treatment of an individual in […]

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Torture

Will Biden Step Up on Solitary Confinement?

The Truth Behind Dennis Hope’s Decades of Torture in Solitary Confinement

A Last Word on Solitary Confinement for 2021—and a Last Chance to Support Solitary Watch

Voices from Solitary: A Letter to Kalief Browder

What Will It Take to End Solitary Confinement?

“It’s Like a Slow War, Like a Slow Burn. Like a Slow, Quiet Form of Torture.”

Can Architects Help End Solitary Confinement?

Support the Future of Solitary Watch

Six Weeks in Solitary [4/5/21]

In New York, Few Resources for Solitary Confinement Survivors After Prison

Immigrant Detainees Went on Hunger Strike Against Intolerable Conditions and COVID Exposure. ICE Punished Them with Solitary Confinement.

Seven Days in Solitary [1/18/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [1/11/20]

Voices from Solitary: Flashes from Hell

Seven Days in Solitary [1/4/20]

Fourteen Days in Solitary [12/21/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [12/7/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [11/30/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [11/9/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [10/26/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [10/12/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [10/5/20]

Voices from Solitary: Flipping the Script

Seven Days in Solitary [9/28/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [9/21/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [8/31/20]

Fourteen Days in Solitary [8/24/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [8/10/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [7/27/20]