DETROIT, Mich., April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During tonight's Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks game, a bold and unprecedented in-arena activation took place that spotlighted the harsh realities of solitary confinement in front of thousands of fans in-person and millions more nationwide.
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