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Challenges Await Mamdani as Hopes Rise for Closure of Notorious Rikers Island Jail Complex

For New York City’s mayor, the hard part isn’t deciding whether or not to shut down Rikers, but figuring out how to do it safely and in a timely way.

News • 02.23.2026

The Competing Visions to Fix the Country’s Juvenile Justice Crisis

Some states keep adding beds in already troubled facilities, while others are trying alternative approaches to detention or keeping some children out of the system altogether.

Closing Argument • 11.08.2025

The Heartbreak, Rage — and Discipline — of Immigration Court Watching

As an observer, Tim Murphy must calmly prepare immigrants to face masked ICE agents. “You’re witnessing unspeakable cruelty, but you can’t lash out.”

Life Inside • 08.22.2025

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