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Cruel Quote by Chelsea Manning

“The evidence is overwhelming that it should be deemed as such: solitary confinement in the U.S. is arbitrary, abused, and unnecessary in many situations. It is cruel, degrading, and inhumane and is effectively a 'no touch' torture.” quote by Chelsea Manning
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“The evidence is overwhelming that it should be deemed as such: solitary confinement in the U.S. is arbitrary, abused, and unnecessary in many situations. It is cruel, degrading, and inhumane and is effectively a 'no touch' torture.”

Chelsea Manning

About This Quote

Source Report: Human Rights Statement, Chelsea Manning, 2021

Solitary confinement is arbitrary, abusive, and constitutes cruel, degrading, inhuman treatment.

In simple terms: Solitary confinement is inhumane.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for ending solitary confinement.

Themes

human rights justice prison reform

Mood

outraged determined

Type

activist analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • legal challenges
  • mental health support
  • public awareness

Key Concepts

ethics law psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does solitary confinement affect mental health?
  • What legal avenues can end it?
A Different Perspective

Implementation faces political resistance.

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