“Wrong Side of History”: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Vetoes Ban on Solitary Confinement

New York City Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a New York City Council bill on Friday that would have banned the practice of solitary confinement in city jails. Also on Friday, Adams vetoed another bill that would have increased transparency and oversight of the New York Police Department (NYPD). However, both bills passed the council with more votes than is required to override a veto. “To recap: Police...

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