Everyday thousands of humans and millions of nonhumans endure solitary confinement. Human prisoners held in this way are confined for 22 to 24 hours a day for weeks, months, or even years on end in cells the size of a parking space. For these humans, the experience is tortuous. Captive animals held in solitary confinement similarly spend much of their lives locked into tiny spaces, isolated, and deprived of the types of interactions and environment essential to their wellbeing. And, like humans, they are driven mad. In human and nonhuman settings, the agony of solitary is chillingly alike and harmful. And, in neither setting is it justifiable or necessary.
In their article, Powerless Beings: Solitary Confinement of Humans and Non Humans in America, published in Nebraska Law Review, Haub Law Professors Michael Mushlin and David Cassuto use a comparative format to examine the moral, penological and scientific shortcomings of solitary confinement across species. The article sheds light on the importance of empowering all creatures subjected to solitary confinement. “If we adequately protect all vulnerable beings, the unnecessary suffering inflicted by solitary confinement will finally end,” they write.
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 academic year, Pace University’s Financial Aid Office is sharing several important reminders for students at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, including academic progress policies, upcoming federal aid changes, and graduation requirements. As a reminder, students should continue checking their Pace email regularly for important updates and notifications.
Haub Law Professor Bridget Crawford speaks with CNN about the growing normalization of creator-based platforms like OnlyFans, explaining that tax reporting and formalized income structures help many creators view their work as legitimate labor and “like any other worker.” Crawford, whose research examines the economics behind OnlyFans, weighs in as the platform increasingly enters mainstream cultural conversations.
Pace Energy and Climate Center Director Michael Hamersky speaks with The Footprint about proposed legislation that would make it easier for New Yorkers to install residential battery storage systems. Hamersky explains that modern battery technology is far safer than many people realize, noting that public concerns are often based on outdated assumptions tied to e-bike and scooter battery fires rather than newer home energy systems. He argues that expanding battery storage could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, strengthen grid resilience, and lower energy costs for residents using solar power.