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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

Editorial | Rikers Island closure plan becomes an island of uncertainty | amNewYork

New York City struggles to meet the 2027 deadline for closing Rikers Island due to incomplete community-based jail plans and rising inmate population.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

L.A. County unlikely to fight probation takeover - as long as receiver battles problem staffers

California's L.A. County juvenile halls face state intervention due to ongoing failures in management and care, prompting calls for a receiver.
Public health
fromPadailypost
8 months ago

Family of inmate who killed himself say jailers didn't do enough to prevent death

Jail staff failed to take measures to prevent Hunter Bergner's suicide despite his expressed feelings of hopelessness.
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