For decades, stories have emerged documenting Rikers Island's abuse, brutality, and constant loss of life. People who have experienced it call it a “torture chamber.” While we wait for Rikers to close in 2027, we need to end the abuses on Rikers Island NOW.
Vera won’t stop until fewer people are held behind bars, and everyone in the criminal legal system is treated with dignity.
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