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New this week from Solitary Watch: In a recent article published in collaboration with The Stranger in Seattle, incarcerated journalist Kevin Light-Roth examines current efforts to pass legislation limiting the use of solitary confinement in Washington state. Although advocates were hopeful that HB 1087 would be passed this year, efforts stalled following an exorbitant fiscal note from the state […]

Seven Days in Solitary

U.S. Prison Deaths Increased by 77% in Covid-19 Pandemic…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week  

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by Sara Vogel

December 7, 2023

Seven Days in Solitary

U.S. Use of Solitary Defies International Treaty, UN Finds…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week  

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by Sara Vogel and Valerie Kiebala

November 29, 2023

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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Man Held in Solitary for Years Without Exercise…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Sara Vogel

November 15, 2023

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No Decrease in Solitary Use in Federal Prisons…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Sara Vogel

September 20, 2023

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Victims of Sexual Assaults by Prison Staff Are Thrown in Solitary…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Sara Vogel

August 30, 2023

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More Calls for Federal Takeover of “Dangerous and Deadly” Rikers Island…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Sara Vogel

June 14, 2023

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New York Prison Guards Conceal Rampant Abuse Behind a “Blue Wall”…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Mirilla Zhu

June 2, 2023

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Most Accurate Report to Date Finds 122K People in Solitary… and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Sara Vogel

May 24, 2023

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Post-Traumatic Prison Disorder Could Impact Millions…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Sara Vogel

May 10, 2023

News & Features

The Solitary Confinement Law Everyone Is Watching

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by Victoria Law

May 4, 2023

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New York City Ordered to Pay up to $53 Million to Survivors of Solitary… And Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Sara Vogel

April 26, 2023

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Federal Court Orders Arizona to End Its “Unconstitutional” Use of Solitary… and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Sara Vogel

April 12, 2023

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John Oliver Covers Solitary Confinement; Texas Lawmakers Seek to Undermine Independent Investigation of Jail Deaths…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week 

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by Mirilla Zhu

April 5, 2023

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Video Exposes Force Feeding at ADX Florence…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week 

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by Mirilla Zhu

March 15, 2023

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Abusive Federal “Double Solitary” Unit Closes…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Mirilla Zhu

February 22, 2023

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Staff Accused of Starting “Fight Club” at New Jersey Prison…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Mirilla Zhu

February 15, 2023

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Use of Solitary in Federal Prisons Increases Under Biden… and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Mirilla Zhu

February 9, 2023

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“Unrelenting” Solitary on Federal Death Row Alleged to Violate Constitution…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week

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by Mirilla Zhu

January 25, 2023

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Seven Days in Solitary [12/21/22]

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by Mirilla Zhu

December 22, 2022

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Seven Days in Solitary [12/7/22]

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by Mirilla Zhu

December 9, 2022

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Seven Days in Solitary [11/23/22]

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by Mirilla Zhu

November 23, 2022

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Seven Days in Solitary [11/9/22]

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by Mirilla Zhu

November 9, 2022

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Seven Days in Solitary [11/2/2022]

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by Caitlin Konya

November 2, 2022

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Seven Days in Solitary [10/19/22]

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by Caitlin Konya

October 19, 2022

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Seven Days in Solitary [10/12/22]

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by Mirilla Zhu

October 12, 2022

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Seven Days in Solitary [10/5/22]

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by Caitlin Konya

October 5, 2022

News & Features

The Word: Torture Before Trial

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by Vaidya Gullapalli

September 29, 2022

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Seven Days in Solitary [9/28/22]

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by Mirilla Zhu

September 28, 2022

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Seven Days in Solitary [9/13/22]

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by Mirilla Zhu

September 14, 2022

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