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Four Democratic congressional members from New York called conditions at the jail “deplorable and nothing short of a humanitarian crisis” — and that was before the latest death, the 12th so far this year at the facility.

A second person in three days has died in custody at New York City’s troubled Rikers Island jail complex, marking the 12th such death so far this year amid mounting calls from congressional representatives and advocates to close the facility for good. NBC New York’s Myles Miller reports.

Four Democratic congressional members from New York called conditions at the jail “deplorable and nothing short of a humanitarian crisis” — and that was before the latest death, the 12th so far this year at the facility.

Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jerry Nadler, Jamaal Bowman and Nydia Velázquez called conditions at the jail “deplorable and nothing short of a humanitarian crisis,” in a letter Tuesday to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law Friday aimed to transform the state’s parole system amid rising concerns about the safety of inmates and correction officers in the walls of New York City’s Rikers Island. Andrew Siff reports.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said federal laws against marijuana are inconsistent, suggesting that national prohibition may no longer be necessary. 

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler joined in the growing chorus calling for Cuomo’s resignation.

The House will vote this month on standalone immigration bills reintroduced Wednesday that passed in the chamber in 2019.

Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., recounts six decisions made by U.S. Attorney General William Barr that he says left him “deeply concerned.” He accused Barr of “aiding and abetting” Trump’s “worst failings.”

The Democrat who leads the House Judiciary Committee is set to subpoena Attorney General William Barr for testimony early next month, NBC News has confirmed.

Democratic House managers addressed the media on Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s defense team wrapped up their arguments in the Senate impeachment trial.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, one of the House managers for the Senate trial, will miss Monday’s proceedings because of his wife’s illness. In a statement, the New York Democrat said he would be in New York that day to discuss with doctors his wife’s ongoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. “In December, following the House Judiciary Committee markup of the Articles...

Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., told the Senate during Friday’s impeachment trial that President Donald Trump is a “dictator” and an “outlier” who is jeopardizing Congress’ ability to hold future presidents accountable.

Rep, Jerry Nadler played a viedo clip of White House Counsel Alan Dershowitz from 1998 and a memo from Attorney General Bill Barr to show how both allies of President Donald Trump have said that abuse of power is an impeachable offense.

House Judiciary Chairman lays out the case the impeachment managers plan to make in Day 3 of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., took questions from the media after the House voted to impeach President Donald Trump. Pelosi said she will not send managers to the trial until the rules are set by the Senate.

Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., announces the articles of impeachment debated in the House Judiciary Committee will now move to the full House of Representatives

Democrats propelled President Donald Trump’s impeachment toward a vote by the full U.S. House on Friday, as the Judiciary Committee approved charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in the constitutional and political storm that has divided Congress and the nation.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., announced the committee vote on the articles of impeachment would be delayed until Friday after nearly 12 hours of debate on Thursday. The announcement caught members of the GOP off guard.

The House Judiciary Committee has taken the first steps toward voting on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, beginning a marathon two-day session to consider the historic charges with a lively prime-time hearing at the Capitol....

Democrats and Republicans used the otherwise procedural meeting Wednesday evening to deliver sharp, poignant and, at times, personal arguments for and against impeachment. Both...