New York City Mayor Eric Adams has extended three emergency executive orders, addressing ongoing crises in the city’s jails, asylum seeker influx, and Department of Correction (DOC) operations.
Emergency Executive Order 723
This order extends measures to address conditions in New York City jails, as highlighted by the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action[4]. The order aims to prioritize compliance with the Nunez Action Plan and address staffing issues, facility conditions, and health operations in DOC facilities[4].
Emergency Executive Order 724
Focusing on the health and safety of individuals in DOC custody and staff, this order extends provisions related to security practices, use of restraints, and other critical aspects of jail management[2]. It emphasizes the need for DOC to consult with and seek approval from the Nunez Monitor for policy changes[2].
Emergency Executive Order 725
This order extends measures to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the arrival of thousands of asylum seekers in New York City[1]. It aims to meet the immediate needs of asylum seekers while maintaining services for existing users of the DHS Shelter System[1].
All three orders have been extended for five days from January 3, 2025, highlighting the ongoing nature of these challenges in New York City[1][2][4].
Citations:
[1] https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/725-003/emergency-executive-order-725
[2] https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/724-003/emergency-executive-order-724
[3] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/30/executive-order-providing-for-the-closing-of-executive-departments-and-agencies-of-the-federal-government-on-january-9-2025/
[4] https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/723-003/emergency-executive-order-723
[5] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/28/executive-order-on-preventing-access-to-americans-bulk-sensitive-personal-data-and-united-states-government-related-data-by-countries-of-concern/
[6] https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-17/html/2024-15377.htm
[7] https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-urges-new-yorkers-take-precautions-extreme-cold-expected-impact-state-week
[8] https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/517-003/emergency-executive-order-517
[9] https://www.publicnow.com/view/5AAF978F6E4CCB0484C1661E288D56C251ED60CF
[10] https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr3300rh/html/BILLS-113hr3300rh.htm
[11] https://warrencountyny.gov/sites/default/files/2025.1.3.Declaration%201-State%20of%20Emergency.pdf
Sources: NY.gov, Midtown Tribune news
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