Obama Bans Solitary Confinement for Juveniles in Federal Prisons

“President Obama on Monday announced a ban on solitary confinement for juvenile offenders in the federal prison system, saying the practice is overused and has the potential for devastating psychological consequences. “In an op-ed that appears in Tuesday editions of The Washington Post, the president outlines a series of executive actions that also prohibit federal … Continue reading Obama Bans Solitary Confinement for Juveniles in Federal Prisons