A federal judge has placed Rikers Island under receivership to address numerous violations of inmates' constitutional rights. Chief U.S. Judge Laura Taylor Swain appointed an independent remediation manager to oversee reform efforts, following the city's failure to rectify ongoing issues that have worsened since a landmark 2015 case. Despite efforts by Correction Commissioner Lynette Maginley-Liddle, the administration's actions were deemed insufficient. This decision underscores the urgency of compliance with standing orders and improving conditions for inmates, as violence and deaths continue to rise at the facility in 2025.
The city has been found in contempt for its failure to address ongoing violations of the constitutional rights of detainees at Rikers Island.
Chief U.S. Judge Laura Taylor Swain's ruling emphasizes the pressing need for a Remediation Manager to correct the persistent issues at the troubled correctional facility.
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