Memo of Support for the HALT Solitary Confinement Act, S.1623/A.2500

Expand An inmate looks out from his cell in the Security Housing Unit (SHU) at Corcoran State Prison in Corcoran, California on October 1, 2013. © 2013 Reuters Sent via email MEMO OF SUPPORT FOR S.1623/A.2500 Dear Senator Stewart-Cousins and all New York Senators, as well as Speaker Heastie and all New York Assembly Members: Human Rights Watch urges the New York Senate and the New York Assembly to pass the HALT Solitary Confinement Act, S.1623/A.2500,[1] immediately, in its current form. Related Content Human Rights Watch Memo of Support for the HALT Solitary Confinement Act, S.1623/A.2500…

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