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The National Prison Project is dedicated to ensuring that our nation's prisons, jails, and detention centers comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and human rights principles.
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Apr 29, 2013

Time to End the Despair at Guantánamo

Time to End the Despair at Guantánamo

Apr 29, 2013

"Reflection Cottages": The Latest Spa Getaway or Concrete Solitary Confinement Cells for Kids?

"Reflection Cottages": The Latest Spa Getaway or Concrete Solitary Confinement Cells for Kids?

Apr 23, 2013

Youth Solitary Confinement in Texas: A Two-Step in the Right Direction

Youth Solitary Confinement in Texas: A Two-Step in the Right Direction

Apr 17, 2013

"Look to Guantánamo Before It Is Too Late"

"Look to Guantánamo Before It Is Too Late"
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Apr 11, 2013

Urgent White House Action Needed to Avert Guantánamo Human Rights Crisis

Urgent White House Action Needed to Avert Guantánamo Human Rights Crisis

Apr 9, 2013

International Body Slams U.S. Solitary Confinement Practices

International Body Slams U.S. Solitary Confinement Practices
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Apr 9, 2013

Seeking Justice through the U.N. Human Rights Committee

Seeking Justice through the U.N. Human Rights Committee
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Apr 5, 2013

International Human Rights Body Seeking Answers on U.S. Civil and Political Rights Record

International Human Rights Body Seeking Answers on U.S. Civil and Political Rights Record
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Apr 3, 2013

Needed in Immigration Overhaul: Counsel and Alternatives to Incarceration

Needed in Immigration Overhaul: Counsel and Alternatives to Incarceration
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Apr 3, 2013

Shocking Video from Maine Prison Shows a Restrained Prisoner Being Tortured with Pepper Spray

Shocking Video from Maine Prison Shows a Restrained Prisoner Being Tortured with Pepper Spray