National Guard Deployed Amid Rising Violence at NY Correction Facilities Amid Unsanctioned Strikes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered the deployment of the New York National Guard to staff correction facilities amid unsanctioned strikes and ongoing staff shortages, in an effort to maintain order and safety.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced plans to deploy the National Guard to staff correction facilities amid unsanctioned strikes by correction officers, leaving some prisons understaffed and vulnerable to violence. The move comes as a response to the ongoing labor disputes and shortages in New York's prison system. The deployment is aimed at protecting correction officers, inmates, and the surrounding communities from potential harm. Hochul's actions are part of an effort to restore order and stability to the corrections facilities.
