New York City Anti-Violence Project Calls for an Immediate End to Solitary Confinement
July 03, 2020
July 03, 2020
NEW YORK, July 3 -- The New York City Anti-Violence Project issued the following news release on July 2:
On Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the City's plan to end solitary confinement for those with serious medical conditions effective immediately, and an end to solitary confinement for all in New York City by October. During his announcement he acknowledged that Layleen Polanco should not have been in solitary confinement. This step is necessary but does not go . . .
On Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the City's plan to end solitary confinement for those with serious medical conditions effective immediately, and an end to solitary confinement for all in New York City by October. During his announcement he acknowledged that Layleen Polanco should not have been in solitary confinement. This step is necessary but does not go . . .