Rikers Inmates Are Routinely Denied Medical Care, Court Filing Says
Briefly

New York City's Correction Department has neglected to transport detainees to medical appointments, sometimes not informing them and claiming they refused care, as per a court filing by suing groups.
Detainees in NYC jails face barriers to medical care such as lack of transportation, staff shortages for accompaniment, and restricted movement during lockdowns, leading to a significant access issue.
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