Tag: Prison Reform
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Florida Demand Prison Reform: Urgent Calls for Change Before Legislative Session’s End
Legislative Stagnation Despite Urgent Appeals Families Demand Accountability and Reform According to published article wjhg, Despite the urgency conveyed by families and advocates the road to reform in Florida’s prison reform system has been marked by legislative inaction. Despite the introduction of bills targeting inmate conditions including measures for body cameras a prisoner bill of…
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Solitary confinement in local jails is prohibited by the New York City Council
Despite Mayor Eric Adams‘ concerns, the New York City Council enacted legislation on Wednesday prohibiting solitary confinement in the city’s jails. NYC Council Passes Bill Despite Controversy Mayor Adams, a Democrat, had encouraged the council to reject the plan, claiming that it would increase the hazards for both inmates and jail officials. The legislation, however,…