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"NYPD Transparency Laws Spark Power Struggle Between Mayor and City Council"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Daily News

The NYC Council overrides Mayor Adams’ vetoes of the How Many Stops Act, expanding NYPD transparency requirements, and a bill banning the use of solitary confinement in city jails. The overrides, approved in 42-9 votes, mark a fraught period for the mayor and City Council Democrats, who have publicly sparred over the impact of both pieces of legislation. The How Many Stops Act will require NYPD officers to log basic info about every civilian they stop, aiming to address unconstitutional police stops of Black and Brown New Yorkers. Despite the overrides, it remains to be seen whether the mayor's administration will fully comply with the new criminal justice measures.

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"NYC Mayor Adams Clashes with City Council Over Vetoed NYPD Transparency Bills"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gothamist

Mayor Eric Adams is making a late effort to persuade City Council members not to override his vetoes on two bills related to NYPD transparency and solitary confinement. He argues that the bills could compromise public safety and accuses Council members of misleading the public. The How Many Stops Act would require NYPD officers to document low-level interactions, while the bill banning solitary confinement at city jails has been contested despite rules against it. The City Council needs 34 votes to override a veto, and several new members have taken office since the initial vote on the bills.

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