Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 11 months ago

New York City Moves to Ban Solitary Confinement, Defying Mayor Adams

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New York City Moves to Ban Solitary Confinement, Defying Mayor Adams

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Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 11 months ago

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The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill to ban solitary confinement this week over the objections of Mayor Eric Adams, who may veto it.

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My guesses are “tough on crime” and “cruelty is the point.”

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