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Federal judge endorses ‘Rikers Action Plan’ allowing city to retain control of notorious jail while reforming it

By Aidan Graham Posted on June 14, 2022
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Rikers Island will remain under city control, as a federal court green-lit on Tuesday the mayor’s “Rikers Action Plan” that seeks to improve conditions inside the notorious correctional compound. 

“I am grateful that the court today recognized our efforts to continue to address the dysfunction on Rikers Island and endorsed our Action Plan to make our jails safe for all who live and work there,” said Mayor Eric Adams. 

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Federal judge endorses ‘Rikers Action Plan’ allowing city to retain control of notorious jail while reforming it

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