Oregon’s Solitary Confinement Under Fire
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A landmark class-action lawsuit in Marion County accuses Oregon of violating its own constitution by using solitary confinement in ways that inflict severe mental and physical harm — locking inmates in windowless cells for 23-24 hours a day, often for months or years. Plaintiffs, many currently in solitary, describe worsening mental health, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts, while state officials defend the practice as necessary for safety, citing a drop in average time spent in isolation. The case could force sweeping changes to how Oregon’s prison system treats its most vulnerable inmates. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/99ae3f0470e62020
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