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New York City Council Passes Bill to Largely Ban Solitary Confinement in City Jails

New York City lawmakers have voted in favor of a bill to largely ban the practice of solitary confinement in its city jails. The bill is a major victory for prisoner advocates, who have long argued that solitary confinement is inhumane and can lead to long-term psychological damage. Mayor Eric Adams has not yet indicated whether he will veto the bill, which is expected to take effect in the coming months and put a near-total end to the practice of solitary confinement in New York City jails.