A federal judge has ruled that New York City's jails, including Rikers Island, will now be overseen by a remediation manager due to ongoing violence and constitutional rights violations. This decision comes after a decade of federal oversight initiated by a class-action lawsuit from detainees, leading to the city being found in contempt for not fulfilling court order requirements. The appointed manager will work with the Department of Corrections, aiming for significant reform in the jail system while addressing the unsafe conditions that have persisted over many years.
The federal court's decision to appoint a remediation manager to oversee changes on Rikers reflects the mayoral administration's failure to adhere to the Nunez Court Orders and convince the court of meaningful progress to make the jails safer.
Swain expects the remediation manager to work alongside the Department of Corrections Commissioner, highlighting a collaborative approach to restoring order in the troubled jail system.
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