Judge Rules Mayor Adams Broke Law in Blocking NYC Jails Solitary Confinement Ban

Mayor Adams ‘violated’ the law, paving way for City Council solitary confinement ban: court

The Monday ruling paves the way for a City Council law banning solitary confinement to finally take effect.

Judge blocks Adams' suspension of solitary confinement ban in NYC jails

(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams overstepped his authority when he used his emergency powers to block a ban on solitary confinement in the city's jails,

Judge squashes Mayor Adams’ emergency orders blocking solitary confinement ban in city jails

A state Supreme Court judge on Monday halted Mayor Eric Adams’ emergency executive orders suspending parts of a law banning solitary confinement in the city’s jails.

NY judge says Mayor Adams can’t block law restricting solitary confinement

Adams issued an emergency order to prevent the local law from taking effect.

Judge rules Mayor Adams broke law in blocking NYC jails solitary confinement ban

NEW YORK — A state Supreme Court judge has ruled that New York City Mayor Eric Adams broke the law when he refused to implement elements of a city law severely restricting the use of solitary confinement in the jails.