Advocates condemn ‘hollow’ prison reform bill
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Prison reform advocates blasted last-minute changes made by the governor to a prison reform bill she signed into law last week.
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Advocates demand governor sign prison reforms into law
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Advocates on Tuesday demanded the governor sign a package of bills meant to reform the state’s troubled prisons, a year after the killing of Robert Brooks put a spotlight on the worsening conditions behind bars.
Read MoreGuards violated constitutional rights of inmate killed in state prison, new lawsuit alleges
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A new federal civil rights lawsuit was filed against the prison guards accused of brutally beating and killing 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi while he was incarcerated, arguing his constitutional rights were violated.
Read MoreState Legislature passes prison reforms, heads to Hochul’s desk
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The New York State Legislature passed a package of prison reforms on the last day of the legislative session, sending the bills to the governor’s desk. However, the governor has not indicated if she plans to support the package or not.
Read MoreOfficials and activists rally after latest death in New York’s prisons
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Activists and elected officials rallied in Albany on Tuesday to call for prison reforms after a 22-year-old incarcerated man was killed after allegedly being beaten by prison guards over the weekend.
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