In this edition: Prisoner Alfred Mayo’s health condition worsens; the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles; a class action lawsuit is filed against a Supermax prison in Colorado and more… 

US Senate Subcommittee holds first-ever hearings on solitary: On Tuesday June 19, US Senator Durbin (D-IL) convened a hearing (click here to watch hearing) in Washington, D.C. to investigate the use and abuse of solitary confinement in America. .

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitutional, Civil and Human Rights will hold the first national public hearing on the use and effects of solitary confinement in U.S. prisons. HRC’s report on Solitary Confinement that it submitted to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee is here. HRC members and allies will be attending the hearing scheduled for June 19, 2012. Visit Solitary Watch to see the full announcement. C-SPAN typically records the Judiciary Committee proceedings. A live webcast will also be placed on the Senate Judiciary Committee web site. Solitary Watch has created an archive of submitted reports. Access them Here. National Religious Campaign Against Torture is organizing a Nation wide 23 hour fasting prior to hearing from Jun 18, 1pm to Jun 19 noon symbolizing the 23 hours prisoners spend in solitary confinement every day. Sign up Here

In this edition: Retaliation at Luzerne County Jail, Supreme Court reverses Lorenzo Johnson verdict, Prisoner wins $125,000 in lawsuit against DOC, and more…

In this edition: Sexual abuse and cover up at Albion, Immigrant detention center expands in Clearfield County, Egregious conditions for women at Alabama Prison and more…

“25 years in prison + 50 years of age = OUT”