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Activists Rally for HALT Act Amid Prison Reform Stalemate

3/22/2025

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On March 22, 2023, a passionate group of 40 activists gathered in Kingston, NY, demanding urgent prison reform and support for the HALT Act, which seeks to end solitary confinement. Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha and others voiced their outrage against police brutality, emphasizing the devastating mental health effects of isolation. However, the HALT Act remains stalled amid ongoing negotiations with striking corrections officers.

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On March 22, 2023, a passionate group of 40 activists gathered in Kingston, NY, demanding urgent prison reform and support for the HALT Act, which seeks to end solitary confinement. Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha and others voiced their outrage against police brutality, emphasizing the devastating mental health effects of isolation. However, the HALT Act remains stalled amid ongoing negotiations with striking corrections officers.