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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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Will Biden Step Up on Solitary Confinement?

Seven Days in Solitary [12/15/21]

Seven Days in Solitary [8/18/21]

Seven Days in Solitary [7/19/21]

Six Weeks in Solitary [4/5/21]

Seven Days in Solitary [1/4/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [11/2/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [9/28/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [9/7/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [8/10/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [7/27/20]

Fourteen Days in Solitary [7/6/20]

Seven Days in Solitary [6/22/20]

Report: 500% Increase in Use of Solitary Confinement During COVID-19 Puts Hundreds of Thousands of People at Risk

What Will It Take to End Solitary Confinement?

Advocates Join Forces to End Long-Term Solitary Confinement in U.S. Prisons in the Next 10 Years