Supporters and Endorsements

We are proud of the broad coalition of organizations and individuals who have come together to support our fight to end solitary confinement. If you would like your organization to appear on this page, please fill out our endorsement form here. For more ways for your organization to get involved with our campaign, please reach out to Lead Organizer Barbara Fair at barbfair848@gmail.com.

Organizations Supporting the PROTECT Act

Individuals Supporting the PROTECT Act

  • Nils Melzer, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture

  • Juan E. Méndez, Former United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture

  • Pastor John L. Lewis, Christ Chapel New Testament Church

  • Attorney Alexander Taubes, Taubes Law

  • Attorney Tara Knight, Knight & Cerritelli

  • Professor Amber Kelly, Quinnipiac University

  • Professor Amy Smoyer, Southern Connecticut State University

  • Patricia O’Rourke, Dodd Center for Human Rights at the University of Connecticut

    and many, many more.