March 12, 2025

Anisah Sabur on Why the HALT Solitary Law Needs to be Upheld

On Monday, the New York State Department of Corrections (DOCCS) announced that the prison strike had ended. As part of the negotiations, they plan on suspending portions of the HALT Solitary Law that was passed by the New York State Legislature and signed by the Governor. Elizabeth Press speaks to Anisah Sabur about her experience in solitary and why she thinks it is essential to uphold the HALT Solitary Law.

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