Judge Laura Taylor Swain stated, "The city has failed to improve conditions at Rikers Island as mandated by the 2015 agreement, putting lives at risk and demonstrating a clear inability to manage the jail system effectively."
The judge expressed intentions to appoint a receiver for Rikers Island, emphasizing that this legal intervention allows for necessary reforms when a city cannot comply with safety standards: "A receiver has the authority to enact changes that local authorities have been unable or unwilling to implement, ensuring accountability and safety within the jail."
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