Dossier
Nunez v. New York City
Coverage of Nunez v. New York City in the Nexus archive.
- New federal Rikers remediation manager issues first report with deadlines for improving ‘unconstitutional’ jail
A court-appointed federal manager overseeing reforms at New York City's Rikers Island jail complex released a report outlining a one-year plan to address unconstitutional conditions. The report highlights systemic failures in staffing, safety, and infrastructure, with monthly benchmarks aimed at improving core correctional functions, accountability, and data collection.