Advocates rally against mayor's suspension of law to end solitary confinement
The rally demanded immediate implementation of Local Law 42 banning solitary confinement in NYC jails despite Mayor Adams's suspension order.
NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law
Emergency order suspends aspects of law banning solitary confinement in NYC jails
Inspector general report exposes violations of HALT Solitary Confinement Act
The HALT Act in New York State prisons faces widespread violations, including exceeding the 15-day cap on solitary confinement and lacking mandatory hearings.
Mayor Adams Criticized For Repealing Solitary Confinement Ban
Mayor Adams' controversial executive order suspending parts of a law banning solitary confinement is criticized by NYC officials and advocates.
New York City Moves to Ban Solitary Confinement, Defying Mayor Adams
The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill banning solitary confinement in most cases, making it the largest American city to do so.
The bill's sponsors and supporters believe there are enough votes to override Mayor Eric Adams if he vetoes it.
Adams declares state of emergency to block solitary confinement ban
Mayor Adams declared a citywide 'state of emergency' to block a new City Council law limiting solitary confinement in jails.
Advocates rally against mayor's suspension of law to end solitary confinement
The rally demanded immediate implementation of Local Law 42 banning solitary confinement in NYC jails despite Mayor Adams's suspension order.
NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law
Emergency order suspends aspects of law banning solitary confinement in NYC jails
Inspector general report exposes violations of HALT Solitary Confinement Act
The HALT Act in New York State prisons faces widespread violations, including exceeding the 15-day cap on solitary confinement and lacking mandatory hearings.
Mayor Adams Criticized For Repealing Solitary Confinement Ban
Mayor Adams' controversial executive order suspending parts of a law banning solitary confinement is criticized by NYC officials and advocates.
New York City Moves to Ban Solitary Confinement, Defying Mayor Adams
The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill banning solitary confinement in most cases, making it the largest American city to do so.
The bill's sponsors and supporters believe there are enough votes to override Mayor Eric Adams if he vetoes it.
Adams declares state of emergency to block solitary confinement ban
Mayor Adams declared a citywide 'state of emergency' to block a new City Council law limiting solitary confinement in jails.
Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills
Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the 'How Many Stops Act' and a bill that would ban solitary confinement in jails.
The mayor believes the 'How Many Stops Act' would burden police officers with unnecessary paperwork and cost taxpayers millions in additional NYPD overtime.