USA: Open Letter to Governor Pat Quinn about Tamms maximum security prison

USA: Open Letter to Governor Pat Quinn about Tamms maximum security prison

In this open letter Amnesty International again expresses its concern about Tamms maximum security facility (CMAX). The organization remains concerned by the prolonged and indefinite nature of the isolation endured by many prisoners and by continuing reports that prisoners with mental illness are held at Tamms and denied proper diagnosis or treatment. A copy of the letter sent to Illinois Department of Corrections containing recommendations is also enclosed.