Prison Protests 2025

In a direct appeal to Gov. Kathy Hochul, members of the Assembly Minority Conference are calling for the immediate repeal of the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act, citing what they describe as a ... more

Efforts to resolve the ongoing strike by New York state correction officers will begin next week with mediation led by Martin Scheinman, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Scheinman has already held preliminary discussions with state ... more

New York’s Department of Corrections has temporarily suspended parts of the HALT Act in response to ongoing correction officer strikes. The move comes as prisons struggle with staffing shortages, prompting the National Guard to step ... more

As correctional officers across New York protest unsafe working conditions, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to repeal the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Act in her 30-day ... more

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 ... more