Civil Rights News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Civil Rights news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. The United States Attorney's Office Finds Conditions at Fulton County Jail in Georgia Violate the Constitution and Federal Law 11/14/2024 07:00 AM EST The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division announced its findings concluding that Fulton County and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office routinely violate the constitutional and statutory rights of persons incarcerated at the Fulton County Jail and fail to adequately protect incarcerated persons from substantial risk of serious harm.  Justice Department Finds Conditions at Fulton County Jail in Georgia Violate the Constitution and Federal Law 11/14/2024 07:00 AM EST The Justice Department announced today its findings that conditions of confinement at the Fulton County Jail (the Jail) in Georgia violate the 8th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys