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Rikers inmate dies in ‘medical emergency,’ is fifth convict to die in custody in less than two months
A Rikers Island inmate who allegedly tried to kill a man by slitting his throat died behind bars Monday, the fifth death in ...
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Another death in custody at Rikers, officials said — jail on track to outpace last year
Ramel Powell, 38, and Sonia Reyes, 55, both died on Rikers Island earlier this year. Terrence Moore, 55, died in Department ...
Adams Is Allowing ICE to Return to Rikers. Here’s What to Know.
Federal immigration officials had been barred from the New York City jail complex. The mayor says they can return, but only ...
5 inmates have died at Rikers Island in past six weeks, officials say
According to court documents, Jenkins was arrested in Queens last summer and charged with ... death "a stark reminder of the ...
ICE returning to Rikers amid concerns over Venezuelan gang; alleged member was arrested on S.I. last year
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been cleared to reestablish a presence on Rikers Island, per an executive order handed down by the Adams administration. On Tuesday, New York City First ...
Adams administration will allow ICE to open office on Rikers Island
The Adams administration is making good on a promise to allow federal immigration agents to open an office on Rikers Island.
ICE allowed back onto NYC's Rikers Island prison, with restrictions
The Eric Adams administration is permitting ICE to return to Rikers Island to help carry out criminal investigations into ...
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NYC will allow immigration agents to operate on Rikers Island
The Adams administration says the move will support law enforcement efforts. Critics say it sets a concerning precedent.
NYC lets immigration officials open an office at Rikers jail, a priority for Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams ‘ administration is allowing federal immigration officials to operate at ...