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    What It Took To Close Rikers

    What It Took To Close Rikers

    FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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    What It Took To Close Rikers

    FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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    Length:
    23 minutes
    Released:
    Oct 29, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    This month, the New York City Council approved a plan to close Rikers Island in 2026. The jail has become a potent symbol for those fighting to reform the criminal justice system. Where do reformers go from here? 
    Guest: Aaron Morrison, senior reporter for The Appeal 
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    Released:
    Oct 29, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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