Andrew Cuomo has just two more minutes to sign or veto a historic bill against solitary confinement in New York. (My understanding is the bill becomes law if he does nothing.) 👀
Midnight passed. It would appear Cuomo’s office will make no news tonight; this could mean the #HALTsolitary bill is now law without his signature, but it may also be he issued a veto he’ll publicize tmrw.
Bill would get NY in line with not doing what the UN defines as torture.
Bill would get NY in line with not doing what the UN defines as torture.
UPDATE: Cuomo signed the #HALTsolitary bill tonight — & advocates are now celebrating it becoming law.
A caution that signature came with amendments (typically discussed with leg leaders) — & important to see just what those are to understand final shape.
A caution that signature came with amendments (typically discussed with leg leaders) — & important to see just what those are to understand final shape.
https://twitter.com/joncampbellgan/status/1377478155125002241?s=21
https://twitter.com/joncampbellgan/status/1377478155125002241
With the new law, New York will have one of the most — if not the most — restrictive laws against the use of solitary confinement in the nation.
This is a really huge win for state advocates & incarcerated activists who’ve made this a priority for years: theappeal.org/advocates-hope…
This is a really huge win for state advocates & incarcerated activists who’ve made this a priority for years: theappeal.org/advocates-hope…
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