Search Results: keywords:"restrictive housing"

  • S. 4119 — To limit the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in immigration detention, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:7,474

    The bill, S. 4119, aims to limit solitary confinement and other restrictive forms of housing in immigration detention facilities. It sets strict guidelines, including time limits for solitary confinement and longer-term separation, and ensures vulnerable populations, such as...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make sure that people in immigration detention are treated fairly by limiting how long and how often they can be put in time-out (solitary confinement) and making sure everyone is safe, especially if they're sick or need special care. It also says there should be checks to see that everyone follows the rules and a way to fix things if they don't.

  • S. 4121 — To reform the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in the Bureau of Prisons and the United States Marshals Service, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:10,147

    S. 4121, known as the “Solitary Confinement Reform Act,” aims to regulate and restrict the use of solitary confinement in the Bureau of Prisons and the United States Marshals Service. The bill establishes guidelines for when solitary confinement can be used, focusing on minimizing its...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make sure that putting people in timeout, or solitary confinement, is only done when absolutely necessary, for a short time, and that they get proper check-ups and care while they’re there. It also creates a special helper called an Ombudsman to listen to people’s complaints and help make things better.