Judge to hear arguments on federal takeover of NYC jails

WNYC News | Jul 10, 2024

A critical court hearing is coming up this afternoon on whether control of the Rikers Island jails should be taken away from the city of New York. WNYC’s Matt Katz discusses the possible federal takeover of the Department of Correction. 

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