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ICE detention

New this week from Solitary Watch: In the latest, two-part installment of Voices from Solitary, incarcerated writer Jacob Barrett writes about his 30 years of incarceration, 21.5 of which he spent in solitary confinement. His piece examines how prolonged isolation combined with oppressive power structures within the prison system whittle away at people’s mental wellbeing […]

Seven Days in Solitary

Detained Migrants Face Indefinite Solitary in Texas…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Francisco Rodriguez

May 28, 2025

Seven Days in Solitary

Migrants Face Inhumane Conditions, Abuse, and Solitary at El Paso ICE Facility…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Francisco Rodriguez

May 21, 2025

Seven Days in Solitary

Virginia Governor Vetoes Solitary Reform Bill…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week 

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by Kilhah St Fort

April 2, 2025

Seven Days in Solitary

New York Suspends Solitary Reforms in Deal to End Prison Strike…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Kilhah St Fort

March 5, 2025

Seven Days in Solitary

Pattern of Beatings and Solitary Preceded Deadly New York Prison Assault…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Francisco Rodriguez

January 2, 2025

Seven Days in Solitary

Sexual Abuse, Medical Neglect, and Prolonged Solitary Reported in ICE Facility…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Francisco Rodriguez

November 20, 2024

Seven Days in Solitary

Solitary Persists in Washington Prisons Despite Promises to End It…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week 

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by Sophia Chang

August 21, 2024

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [6/15/22]

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by Roxanne Barnes

June 15, 2022

Seven Days in Solitary

Seven Days in Solitary [5/18/22]

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by Roxanne Barnes

May 19, 2022

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