Justice Department Finds Unconstitutional Conditions at Five Texas Juvenile Justice Facilities
August 01, 2024
August 01, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
The Justice Department announced today its findings that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is violating the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
"Children are committed to TJJD facilities to receive treatment and rehabilitation so that they may return to their communities as . . .
The Justice Department announced today its findings that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is violating the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
"Children are committed to TJJD facilities to receive treatment and rehabilitation so that they may return to their communities as . . .