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. Republican leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, have … Continue reading Lawmakers divided as correction officers strike over staffing and HALT Act