By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent A group of House Democrats is spearheading legislative efforts to dismantle the practice of solitary confinement, a punitive measure that disproportionately affects Black and brown inmates within the American penal system. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform, leads this critical initiative. […]
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