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Rikers Island ruling: Federal judge finds NYC in contempt of reform decree, inclined' to putting jail under receiver | amNewYork

A Manhattan federal judge is moving towards appointing a federal receiver to control Rikers Island due to persistent violence and safety issues.
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NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law

Emergency order suspends aspects of law banning solitary confinement in NYC jails

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.

NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law

Emergency order suspends aspects of law banning solitary confinement in NYC jails

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.
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