💨 Abstract

A federal judge took control of New York's Rikers Island jail from city officials, appointing an independent manager to oversee reforms due to worsening violence and safety issues. The judge cited high rates of violence and deaths in custody, with 6,784 incidents of use of force in 2023 and 33 deaths since 2022. The city had previously failed to comply with court orders to improve conditions.

Courtesy: theprint.in