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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 […]

News & Features

Will Biden Step Up on Solitary Confinement?

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by Veronica Riccobene and Jean Casella

February 28, 2022

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [12/28/20]

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by Valerie Kiebala

December 28, 2020

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [2/10/20]

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by Valerie Kiebala

February 10, 2020

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [11/11/19]

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by Valerie Kiebala

November 11, 2019

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [6/24/19]

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by Valerie Kiebala

June 24, 2019

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [6/17/19]

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by Valerie Kiebala

June 17, 2019

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [6/24/18]

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by Valerie Kiebala

June 24, 2018

News & Features

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

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by Savannah Crowley

August 20, 2014

News & Features

U.S. DOJ Documents Torturous Treatment in Pennsylvania Solitary Confinement Unit

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by Solitary Watch Guest Author

June 10, 2013

No Legal Defense for the Poor

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by James Ridgeway

July 30, 2010

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