Dept. of Justice, Fulton County agree to work together to fix Fulton County Jail

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59% : The consent decree, pending court approval, mandates a range of reforms, including:An independent monitor will oversee the implementation of these measures, issuing public progress reports every six months.
43% : A court-enforceable agreement has been reached to address unconstitutional and inhumane conditions at the Fulton County Jail, following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.RELATED: Department of Justice Fulton County Jail investigation: Rights of inmates violatedThe investigation found that conditions at the jail violated the 8th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
41% : Lashawn Thompson: Family releases independent autopsy of Fulton County Jail inmate 'consumed by bedbugs'The federal investigation, initiated in July 2023, identified severe violations, including violent assaults, unsanitary conditions, inadequate medical and mental health care, and mistreatment of vulnerable individuals.

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