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November 15, 2023

Rights Groups, Lawmakers Rally to End Solitary Confinement
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Human rights groups and Democratic congressmembers called for passage of
the End Solitary Confinement Act during a virtual rally Tuesday. The
federal legislation, introduced by Congressmember Cori Bush, would
prohibit the use of solitary confinement for more than four hours and
create safe alternatives. Congressmember Adriano Espaillat said,
"Solitary is a form of torture and causes long lasting irreparable harm
to confined individuals, the majority of whom are Black and Brown."