Investigation of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department

On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice released its investigation findings into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, finding violations of the 8th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Tags: 14th Amendment, 8th Amendment, Access to Healthcare or Medical Care, ADA, Chemical Agents, Childhood Abuse, Disabilities, Discrimination, DOJ, DOJ Action on Facilities, Excessive Force, Facility Staff, Grievance Policies and Procedures, Harms of Incarceration, Health and Mental Health, IDEA, Physical Restraint, Right to Education, Solitary Confinement, Special Education, Substance Use