Texas U.S. Attorney: Justice Department Finds That Conditions at Five Texas Juvenile Justice Facilities, Including Gainesville State School in the Eastern District of Texas, Violate the Constitution
August 02, 2024
August 02, 2024
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas posted the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
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 rehabilit . . .
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 rehabilit . . .