Lawsuit alleges IDOC inmates denied exercise in ‘dungeon-like’ solitary cells
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
A recent legal action against the Illinois Department of Corrections highlights serious allegations regarding the treatment of incarcerated individuals in solitary confinement units. The lawsuit contends that inmates are subjected to severe restrictions, including denial of physical exercise privileges, within facilities characterized by inadequate living conditions. These practices, according to the filing, result in significant physical deterioration and psychological trauma among the prison population.
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Lawsuit alleges IDOC inmates denied exercise in ‘dungeon-like’ solitary cells
The Illinois Department of Corrections confined inmates in “dungeon-like conditions” in solitary confinement and refused to allow them to exercise, causing chronic physical and psychological pain, a lawsuit filed Monday alleges.
