Lisa Zornberg, the mayor's chief counsel, is giving a long speech about how New York City does not use solitary confinement. As we've reported, a report from Columbia University found that the city deploys the tactic using other names: rb.gy/0a0g8v

Mayor Adams and his administration today continued to argue that solitary confinement has not occurred in New York City jails since 2019. That is in stark contrast to reality. New Yorkers like Brandon Rodriguez, Elijah Muhammad and Erick Tavira have lost their lives and

The Mayor can't pick and choose which laws to follow. The New York City Council and Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams overwhelmingly passed a ban on solitary confinement that would make Rikers safer without using torture as punishment. There's a democratic, practical, and moral obligation to implement the law NOW!

Mayor Adams insists solitary confinement doesn't exist. his lawyer Lisa Zornberg claims it hasn't since 2019. Federal monitor says it does. And today, detainees in one jail told a visitor they are out of cell less than 4 hours a day. nydailynews.com/2024/07/30/nyc…

Solitary confinement, by any name, inflicts harm, undermines safety, and can be fatal.

Our city has collectively failed to protect the life & human rights of Charizma Jones. Let’s help to alleviate the additional finances that arise when a loved one transitions unexpectedly. Together, we can drive change and demand accountability. #Justice4Charizma #BEYONDrosies

“DOC policies may have changed, but in practice, DOC still holds people in solitary confinement for 23 or more hours in NIC (North Infirmary Command) and West Facility, and for 17 hours in RESH,” a unit for men in the Rose M. Singer Center, said Mary Lynne Werlwas, director of

Today, the state Inspector General released a report with even more evidence backing up what incarcerated New Yorkers are saying: DOCCS is flagrantly violating the HALT Solitary Law. How many reports & lawsuits will it take? Governor Kathy Hochul must reign in her rogue prison agency.

Jerome Wright, co-director of the H.A.L.T. Solitary Campaign #HALTsolitary — Go to bit.ly/EndSolitaryNY and formerly incarcerated, expressed frustration with the slow progress. "Here we are, two and a half years later, and they're still not putting it into effect," Wright said. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-re…

"How many more reports & lawsuits is it going to take for Governor Kathy Hochul & DOCCS to follow the HALT Solitary Confinement Law," said Jerome Wright of #HALTsolitary — Go to bit.ly/EndSolitaryNY. The law continues to be disregarded, causing irreparable damage & putting more lives at risk. brooklyneagle.com/articles/2024/…

NEW: Today, Legal Aid Society, Brooklyn Defenders, and Milbank LLP filed a contempt motion against the NYC Department of Correction (DOC) for its ongoing failure to provide medical care to incarcerated New Yorkers. Veronica Vela from Legal Aid's 'Prisoners’ Rights Project' explains

#HALTsolitary

This Wednesday join in honor of Charizma who should still be here today. #SayHerName #WhatAboutHER

Marie Levin, sister of solitary survivor Sitawa, speaks in Sacramento to call for change on solitary confinement! #EndSolitary #SolitaryIsTorture

Join us and the NYC Jails Action Coalition (JAC) for a virtual vigil to honor the life of Charizma, aged 23 When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Time: Noon They denied medical access to her while detained on #rikers RSVP: (link in bio) bit.ly/Justice4Chariz… SAY HER NAME #CharizmaJones #whatabouther

Join us tomorrow for a virtual vigil to honor Charizma. NYC DOC denied medical access to her while detained on #rikers. Bring your candles and sage. Let’s heal together. When: Wednesday 8/21 Time: 12PM RSVP: bit.ly/Justice4Chariz… SAY HER NAME #CharizmaJones #Justice4Charizma

Starting now bit.ly/Justice4Chariz…

A month after the mayor signed an executive order to block the implementation of the #HALTSolitary law, Public Advocate Williams questions whether the administration has taken any steps to address that purported emergency and implement the law as required: advocate.nyc.gov/press/a-month-…

If there ever was a time to demand accountability on #rikers it MUST be now! 🚨🚨Two medical related deaths are under investigation for summer 24. When will the city leaders hear the cries of their constituents? Join us along with #HALTsolitary — Go to bit.ly/EndSolitaryNY & Justice 4 Women Task Force Sept 10, at Noon

Take action now and tell California Governor that you oppose placing pregnant people in solitary confinement! CA CAN DO BETTER Oppose #AB2527! bit.ly/veto-ab2527-now Essie Justice Group