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New York Post
4 months ago
New York City

Federal monitor slams City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, backs Adams

The federal monitor overseeing Big Apple jails criticizes the City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, saying it will worsen dangerous conditions in jails.
The monitor argues that solitary confinement is necessary for jail safety and removing it undermines the goal of protecting individuals in custody. [ more ]
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