The bill is sponsored by 28 House Sponsors and by Sen. Warren, Sen. Sanders, and Sen. Welch.
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End SOLITARY
End all forms of solitary confinement
Ensure ALTERNATIVES
Ensure that all separation/alternatives to solitary, regardless of what they are called, are the opposite of solitary
Enhance PROTECTIONS
Enhance due process protections
Create OVERSIGHT
Create oversight and enforcement mechanisms
Leaders in both the House and Senate have introduced landmark legislation to stop torture, save lives, and improve safety for everyone
The End Solitary Confinement Act will prohibit the use of solitary confinement, except for up to a max of four hours, and create safe alternatives to a common US practice understood across the world as a form of torture.
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End Solitary Confinement Act: Explainer
The End Solitary Confinement Act
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SOLITARY Confinement
Now is the time for the federal government to end solitary confinement, except in extreme circumstances measured in hours not days, and create incentives for states and localities to do the same. Let's end torture and adopt evidence-based alternatives that are more effective and humane. Join us in taking action to eliminate solitary confinement.
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