July 10, 2019-Solitary confinement isn’t effective. That’s why New Jersey lawmakers are trying to restrict it.

New Jersey lawmakers have passed a bill that is among the most progressive legislative reform to the practice of solitary confinement in the US.

The bill would drastically restrict solitary confinement to a maximum of 20 consecutive days or 30 days total over the course of 60 days — a huge reduction of the indefinite sentences prisoners were given in the past. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has 45 days to sign the bill, which was passed by lawmakers on June 20. Read more