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

Category: Politics

New York City's mayor suspended parts of a new law banning solitary confinement in local jails, citing safety concerns for staff and detainees. The emergency order limits the time prisoners can be held in de-escalation confinement and allows for longer-term restrictive housing. Critics argue this undermines the law's intent to protect inmates' mental health.

Keywords: New York City, solitary confinement, emergency order

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Update At: 7/29/2024

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