What is the HALT Act? A closer look as striking corrections officers call for its reversal
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — In 2021, former Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Human Alternatives to Long Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Act into law, restricting solitary confinement for vulnerable individuals in New York prisons.
Lawmakers divided as correction officers strike over staffing and HALT Act
As New York correction officers continue their strike, state lawmakers remain split over prison staffing reforms and the controversial HALT Act, which limits solitary confinement. While some legislators signal willingness to address staffing and retirement concerns, deep divisions persist on whether to repeal or amend HALT.
Jack O'Donnell of O'Donnell and Associates joined Voices to give his insight as lawmakers debate prison reform and the HALT ...
As the NYS correction officers strike continues at NY state prisons, both sides are set to meet with a mediator today.
This week on the Disabilities Beat, WBFO’s Emyle Watkins spoke with Ify Chikezie, a staff attorney at the NYCLU about what a ...
Lohud.com, Westchester County on MSN5h
Are striking NY prison workers being arrested? What to know on day 10 of strikeThe labor actions were ignited by a host of factors, including backlash against state laws like the HALT Act, which ...
After a week of protests outside New York State prisons, Sen. Dan Stec tried to repeal a law from 2022 that placed restrictions on solitary confinement.
But a joint statement issued Sunday by Senators James Skoufis, Pete Harckham, Michelle Hinchey and Rachel May calling for ...
Sheriff Brian Schenck is calling for urgent changes to the HALT Act, arguing that the law has led to a surge in violence ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mediation is underway between New York State and New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision workers, with "wildcat" strikes continuing across the state. This is ...
Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski on Tuesday called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to repeal the HALT Act to restore safety to New York’s ...
More than a week has passed since current and former corrections officers across New York began protesting, citing "unsafe" ...
Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.
Hide inaccessible results
Feedback