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Group Calls For End to Solitary Confinement in Prison

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Advocates and state lawmakers are calling for the end of solitary confinement in Connecticut's prisons and jails.

The group Stop Solitary: Connecticut held a news conference Tuesday with lawmakers to express support for ending the practice.

A replica solitary cell was also on display in the lobby of the Capitol building.

New Haven Democratic Sen. Gary Winfield said a bill ending the practice could be coming to the Judiciary Committee.

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