Search Results: keywords:"solitary confinement"

  • S. 4946 — To address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:434

    S. 4946, also known as the "Justice for 9/11 Act," addresses legal proceedings for certain detainees held at Guantanamo Bay who are connected to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The bill allows for these individuals to be tried for the attacks despite any existing...

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    In simple terms, the bill wants to have special rules for people who are locked up at Guantanamo Bay because of their involvement in the 9/11 attacks, allowing courts to retry them and even put them to death if they're found guilty. It also says they must stay at Guantanamo and have very few visitors, which some people think might not be fair or kind.

  • H. R. 9311 — To address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:454

    H. R. 9311 is a bill titled the "Justice for 9/11 Act," introduced in the House of Representatives on August 6, 2024. It addresses legal proceedings for Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, who are implicated in...

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    H.R. 9311 is a bill that talks about special rules for some people kept in Guantanamo Bay because they are accused of being involved in the 9/11 attacks. It says they can still have trials, even if they made deals before, and if they are found guilty, they will stay in Guantanamo under very strict rules.

  • 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...

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    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.

  • 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...

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    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.