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Pennsylvania will stop keeping death-row inmates in indefinite solitary confinement

They’ll now get at least 42½ hours per week out of their cell, and will be allowed to eat and attend religious services with other inmates.  
By Katie Meyer/WITF

Critics of youth solitary confinement want Pennsylvania to limit its use

“If you’re using solitary confinement it should be for minutes, it should not be for hours."
By Ryan Briggs/WHYY

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