A New York State Supreme Court judge ruled against Mayor Eric Adams’ executive orders that suspended parts of a law banning solitary confinement in city jails, asserting that the mayor overstepped his emergency powers. The Court sided with the City Council and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who argued the mayor's actions were unwarranted and contrary to the law. Judge Pearlman’s ruling emphasizes adherence to democratic processes, highlighting that the ban on solitary confinement's implementation must go forward.
"The emergency declaration and actions were not legally justified simply because Adams disagreed with the law's timing or impact. Rationality is only relevant where an action is not contrary to the law."
"Adams maintained that the city no longer uses solitary confinement and that the Council's legislation would undermine jail safety, but Judge Pearlman sided with the City Council and Public Advocate."
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