New York prison officials continue to violate the HALT Act, which limits solitary confinement practices. The New York Civil Liberties Union has filed a contempt claim against the state's corrections system for not adequately implementing the law. The court previously ruled that the Department of Correction and Community Supervision had failed to comply with necessary procedures before placing individuals in solitary confinement. The law requires specific criteria and judicial oversight to prevent the arbitrary use of long-term isolation, recognized as torturous by international standards.
The New York Civil Liberties Union states that the state's corrections system should be found in contempt for failing to comply with a court order regarding solitary confinement.
Long-term solitary confinement, generally defined as more than 15 consecutive days, is considered a form of torture by the United Nations.
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