A major, major story from Erica Goode, the New York Times.<\/p>\n
A lawsuit yields insights into the psychological harms of holding prisoners in isolation for years, sometimes decades.<\/em><\/p>\n Source: Solitary Confinement: Punished for Life<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Here is the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution:<\/p>\n Bails, fines, and punishments: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A major, major story from Erica Goode, the New York Times. A lawsuit yields insights into the psychological harms of holding prisoners in isolation for years, sometimes decades. Source: Solitary Confinement: Punished for Life Here is the Eighth Amendment to … Continue reading