![]() I've been spending the last few weeks right here at the parking lot outside of Rikers Island, which is in New York City's main prison. So, Jasmine, first of all, can you just tell us where you are right now? NPR's Jasmine Garsd has been talking with Rikers detainees and their families. Those being moved include transgender detainees, who are especially at risk of abuse. ![]() ![]() ![]() This week city and state leaders announced that more than 200 women inmates will be transferred to other facilities to alleviate the crisis. It's a sprawling jail complex where officials and activists say conditions are intolerably dangerous. We turn now to Rikers Island in New York City.
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