City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams accused Mayor Eric Adams of undermining the legislature by not enacting certain laws and overstepping boundaries with an executive order that blocks a City Council law banning solitary confinement in city jails.
The Speaker expressed deep concern over the mayor's actions, stating, 'We've seen attacks against the rule of law with unprecedented disregard for laws passed by the independent legislative branch,' emphasizing the importance of maintaining checks and balances.
Mayor Eric Adams defended his executive order indicating that the city had already halted solitary confinement prior to the law and described his approach as a necessary step to address safety concerns for inmates and corrections officers.
The ongoing dispute has heightened tensions, as Speaker Adams criticized the proposals from the Mayor's Charter Revision Commission that seek to expand executive power over the legislative process, arguing it further sidesteps the Council's authority.
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