New York City Council Takes Historic Steps to End Solitary Confinement and Protect Lives

The New York City Council has approved two measures that Mayor Eric Adams strongly opposes. One measure would ban most forms of solitary confinement in city jails, while the other would require officers to report all street stops. Advocates argue that these measures are necessary for accountability and to address racial disparities in the use of solitary confinement and police conduct. The mayor and police union oppose the measures, citing concerns about hampering police work and response times. The bills will go into effect within three months unless the mayor vetoes them.