Faced with lockdowns, Democrats aim to fix prison conditions
Bills introduced by Democrats in the state Legislature on Thursday would put restrictions on the severity of lockdowns and solitary confinement.
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Bills introduced by Democrats in the state Legislature on Thursday would put restrictions on the severity of lockdowns and solitary confinement.
Prisons in Waupun, Green Bay and Stanley have implemented lockdowns in which prisoners are confined to their cells for nearly 24 hours a day.
Democratic lawmakers introduced a sweeping legislative package Thursday to address deteriorating conditions in Wisconsin prisons as a chronic staffing shortage has led to months-long lockdowns and a federal lawsuit.
The former House speaker became the most high-profile Democrat to oppose the organization's bid.
Wisconsin's overcrowded prison system has been grappling with staffing shortage for years.