"The evidence is overwhelming that it should be deemed as such: solitary confinement in the U.S. is arbitrary, abused, and unnecessary in many situations. It is cruel, degrading, and inhumane and is effectively a 'no touch' torture."
Chelsea Manning is an American activist and former U.S. Army intelligence analyst. Manning became internationally known after disclosing classified military and diplomatic documents in 2010. After imprisonment and commutation, Manning has continued public advocacy on transparency and digital rights.