January 30, 2024: The City Council voted to override the Mayor’s veto of Int 549A, making it the law of New York City and forever banning solitary confinement, in all forms, by all names, beyond four hours while promoting alternative forms of separation – without isolation – that are scientifically proven to reduce violence and better support people’s health and well-being. See more info at this Press Release on Council Overriding 549A Veto January 2024.
NYC Council Passes Int 549 to End Solitary Confinement
April 25, 2024 by
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