Hernandez Stroud

Hernandez Stroud, a Senior Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, sheds light on the crisis at Rikers Island. He discusses the federal takeover of the facility due to rampant violence and mismanagement. Stroud dives into the harrowing stories of former inmates and the systemic failures highlighted by tragic cases like Kalief Browder's. The conversation also covers the implications of recent legal rulings and the urgent need for reform in New York City jails. He emphasizes the challenges of staffing and accountability that continue to plague the facility.