solitary confinement

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Rush has been held in solitary confinement, only allowed out for two hours a day.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Both he and Brock reported extended solitary confinement stints—four months for Mock, seven for Brock.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Seven years later, Gonzales was transferred to Pelican Bay State Prison’s Security Housing Unit, then the most restrictive facility in California, where he was held in solitary confinement for about 25 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Lai was kept in solitary confinement at his own request to avoid harassment, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

The takeover of Attica by inmates allowed the country to learn about cruel practices within prisons such as solitary confinement, where inmates are isolated in a small confined space for weeks or months.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson