Prison Officials Put Inmates In Solitary Confinement Because of Their Race, Sexuality, Disability, and Immigration Status, Ed Markey Says

U.S. Senator Ed Markey said prison officials in the United States tend to put prisoners in solitary confinement who are black, Latino, homosexual, disabled, or illegal immigrants because of those characteristics. Markey made the comment during an online forum Tuesday, August 4 organized by people who were formerly incarcerated.

U.S. Senator Ed Markey said prison officials in the United States tend to put prisoners in solitary confinement who are black, Latino, homosexual, disabled, or illegal immigrants because of those characteristics. Markey made the comment during an online forum Tuesday, August 4 organized by people who were formerly incarcerated.…