Big: The 2nd Circ revives a case filed by the Federal Defenders over the BOP's suspension of attorney visits at MDC in 2019.
They urge the judge "in the strong possible terms" to quickly appoint a master to adopt procedures for emergencies, like #Covid19. ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isys…
They urge the judge "in the strong possible terms" to quickly appoint a master to adopt procedures for emergencies, like #Covid19. ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isys…
Some background here:
MDC, a federal prison in Brooklyn, suffered an institutional breakdown after a fire caused a blackout in January 2019, leading to a lockdown resulting in harrowing court hearings.
This is my coverage of it from last year. courthousenews.com/inmates-offer-…
MDC, a federal prison in Brooklyn, suffered an institutional breakdown after a fire caused a blackout in January 2019, leading to a lockdown resulting in harrowing court hearings.
This is my coverage of it from last year. courthousenews.com/inmates-offer-…
A year and a new emergency later, another federal prison across the river, MCC, recently had a lockdown over intel that a gun was smuggled inside. Authorities did find a loaded gun, as worried families and counsel could not reach inmates during the Covid-19 outbreak. (cont'd)
Meanwhile, the Federal Defenders of New York's appeal of their lawsuit over the 2019 lockdown snaked through the Second Circuit, which seemed ready to recommend mediation last February. c/o, my colleague @amandaottaway courthousenews.com/mediation-like…
The national emergency may have changed their course.
The 28-page opinion reviving the case and urging a special master's appointment is remarkable to read in full, but check out the conclusion starting on page 25. </thread> ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isys…
The 28-page opinion reviving the case and urging a special master's appointment is remarkable to read in full, but check out the conclusion starting on page 25. </thread> ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isys…
