"New York City's Historic Ban on Solitary Confinement Sparks Showdown with Mayor and Lawmakers"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing opposition from the City Council as they voted to ban solitary confinement in city jails and require more reporting from the NYPD, despite Adams indicating he would veto the bills. The bills, driven by Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, aim to address the legacies of harm in Black and Latino communities and promote accountability and transparency. Adams argues that the legislation would make the city more dangerous and believes the majority of people in the city support the police. The bills passed with a veto-proof majority, and if Adams follows through with his vetoes, the Council may override them in early 2024.