New York City mayor Eric Adams blocks ban on solitary confinement

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency in local jails to halt the implementation of a new law limiting solitary confinement, which was set to take effect after multiple deaths in jails. The law aimed to cap solitary confinement at four hours and ensure at least 14 hours outside cells daily. Critics, including public advocate Jumaane Williams, accused Adams of misusing the emergency declaration to avoid compliance with the law, which the city council recently passed despite his veto.

Keywords: Eric Adams, solitary confinement, New York City jails

Source: The Guardian

Update At: 7/29/2024