"Shadows of Solitary: Rikers Inmates Allege Cruel and Unusual Punishment A group of prisoners at New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail are taking their grievances to court, claiming they have been subjected to inhumane conditions that have left them without natural sunlight for weeks on end. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges that the prolonged isolation has caused physical and emotional distress, violating the inmates' constitutional rights. The plaintiffs describe a bleak existence, devoid of the simple pleasures of feeling the warmth of the sun on their skin, sparking concerns about the long-term effects of such prolonged confinement. As the city grapples with ongoing issues of overcrowding and reform at Rikers, this lawsuit shines a light on the harsh realities faced by those behind bars."
Group of Rikers prisoners sue after ‘weeks without feeling the sun touch their face' NBC New York
