The $62 million settlement of a lawsuit by the New York Civil Liberties Union intends to reduce the number of inmates held in isolation and improve their living conditions.
Source: New York State Agrees to Overhaul Solitary Confinement in Prisons – The New York Times
Savage behavior by the state in a supposedly civilized society.
More evidence of inadequate oversight, inadequate protection of inalienable human rights, and the necessity of NGOs and non-profits like the New York Civil Liberties Union.
