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Advocates have been calling for vaccine access in the state’s prisons and jails since December. A Supreme Court Judge ruled Monday that the state’s decision to expand eligibility to others…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Feb 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Begins in Hudson County Jail, But Half of ICE Detainees Refused

Half of the detainees refused to receive the vaccine, with some complaining that they were not given any information about the shot they were offered.

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

04

Jan 2021

Justice

People on Parole Deserve Automatic Right to Vote: Advocates

A Cuomo executive order created a mechanism for people of parole to regain their right to vote, but advocates say it is unwieldy and impermanent.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

04

Jan 2021

Health Justice Opinion

Opinion: It’s Time for NYS to Act on Decarceration in Prisons to Curb COVID-19

Cuomo has failed to implement widely accepted sound public health practices by refusing to release any meaningful number of the state’s COVID-vulnerable imprisoned human beings, and now by failing to…

ByDavid Hoos, Susan M. Reverby, Barbara Zeller and Robert Fullilove 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Government Justice News

When Will New York Vaccinate People in Prisons and Jails?

While the governor’s draft vaccination plan includes those in congregate settings in its second phase for vaccines, it doesn’t specifically refer to people in jails and prisons. That lack of…

ByNicole Javorsky 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Health Justice News

Climbing Jail Population and Second COVID Wave Renews Push to Release NYers Behind Bars

The number of people in New York City jails has increased in recent months, reversing progress made earlier in the pandemic to reduce the jail population—and heightening advocates’ concerns about…

ByNicole Javorsky 2Comments

16

Dec 2020

Health Justice

Non-Violent Offenders Remain Exposed to COVID-19 Despite Qualifying for Release

Infection numbers are rising in the state prison system. But some inmates facing short sentences and bearing high health risks are still inside.

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 3Comments

14

Dec 2020

Government Justice Resources

In New York, Few Resources for Solitary Confinement Survivors After Prison

Those who’ve experienced solitary confinement report lasting and debilitating effects from the isolation, and struggle to find programs to help them cope after release. At the same time, New York…

ByRoshan Abraham 5Comments

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Sep 2020

Opinion

Opinion: If Black Lives Matter, We Need to Address New York’s Prison Crisis

‘The governor and state lawmakers continue to ignore calls to end racist violence that happens every day on their watch, out of sight from public view, in their state prisons.’

ByJose Saldana 3Comments

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Aug 2020

Health Opinion

Opinion: Religious Leaders Call to Release People Facing COVID Risks from Prisons & Jails

‘As people of faith, it is our moral duty to speak up for incarcerated people and their families. We call upon the governor and the New York State legislature to…

ByBarat Ellman 0Comments

Court Ruling Forces State to Offer COVID-19 Vaccines to All Incarcerated NYers

COVID-19 Vaccination Begins in Hudson County Jail, But Half of ICE Detainees Refused

People on Parole Deserve Automatic Right to Vote: Advocates

Opinion: It’s Time for NYS to Act on Decarceration in Prisons to Curb COVID-19

When Will New York Vaccinate People in Prisons and Jails?

Climbing Jail Population and Second COVID Wave Renews Push to Release NYers Behind Bars

Non-Violent Offenders Remain Exposed to COVID-19 Despite Qualifying for Release

In New York, Few Resources for Solitary Confinement Survivors After Prison

Opinion: If Black Lives Matter, We Need to Address New York’s Prison Crisis

Opinion: Religious Leaders Call to Release People Facing COVID Risks from Prisons & Jails

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