The United States is at a turning point in its approach to criminal justice. Today, a new ray of hope shines as the End Solitary Confinement Act, a bill introduced by a coalition of House Democrats, ...

The ACLU of Oklahoma and other organizations have successfully advocated for the end of indefinite solitary confinement for ...

Protesters held dueling rallies outside New York City Hall Wednesday morning on solitary confinement, ahead of the City Council hearing on a bill that would change how the controversial practice is ...

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We are witnessing the geometric expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in the community, the crowding of correctional facilities with ICE detainees, and the rapid construction of ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Solitary confinement is still "widely used" in Washington prisons, despite an agency promise to reduce its use over the next five years. That's according to a report released Thursday ...

At the age of 21, I was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison and sent to a New York state facility. It was a dark and violent place filled with cries of pain and suffering. My wing was a corridor ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a consultant on white-collar crime and former convicted felon. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) ...