NYC Mayor Adams Vetoes Police Transparency and Solitary Confinement Bills

City Council Likely to Override Vetoes Despite Mayor's Opposition

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed two bills passed by the City Council, one banning solitary confinement in city jails and another requiring NYPD officers to report details on low-level investigatory stops of civilians.
Adams argues that the bill banning solitary confinement could undermine safety in the city’s jails and denies that the practice is still used in the state.
The police transparency legislation, known as the “How Many Stops Act,” is seen by Adams as a burden on police officers, potentially hindering their ability to do their jobs by requiring them to report on every interaction in their search.
Both measures passed with veto-proof majorities last month, and the City Council appears likely to override Adams’ vetoes.
Critics argue that Adams is being inconsistent in his messaging and that his vetoes send a message that Black and Latino communities do not deserve transparency regarding interruptions to their daily lives from investigative police stops.