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Mamdani's Emergency Order on Rikers: Hope and Skepticism
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New Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces a daunting task at Rikers Island, where violence and injuries have surged under the previous administration. With at least fifteen deaths in city custody last year, plans to close Rikers and build smaller jails have stalled. A federal judge will soon appoint a manager to oversee fixes and reduce violence. Mamdani signed an emergency executive order, allowing jail officials to temporarily break city rules due to staffing shortages, but they must create a plan by mid-February to follow those laws. The order lets them bypass a strict 2023 city council law limiting solitary confinement. Experts and advocates have mixed reactions, with some praising the move and others warning it wont fix things overnight. Skepticism remains high, but folks are hopeful this shows a real push for reform. Checkout Solipillow.com
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