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Federal probe alleges Nebraska discriminates in services for people who have mental illnesses
Omaha World-Herald· 5 days agoJim Pillen Tuesday listing the findings of a three-year federal probe of Nebraska’s mental health...
DOJ investigating alleged civil rights abuses at Kentucky youth detention centers
United Press International via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a civil rights investigation at eight Kentucky youth...
Former Mississippi Bureau of Investigations officer pleads guilty to excessive force
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 5 days ago“This defendant violently abused his power by using excessive force against an arrestee in his custody who was handcuffed and posed no threat. ...
Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe federal investigation follows a Kentucky auditor's report that said the state's juvenile justice...
Zoning Regulations Empower Control Freaks—and Bigots
Reason.com via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Hawaii County "have established a likelihood of success on the merits" of their claims of bias, according to Kristen ...
DOJ will investigate conditions at Kentucky's troubled juvenile justice department
WDRB 41 Louisville News· 6 days agoThe U.S. Department of Justice has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions at eight...
Former sex offender must pay $3.8 million for demanding sex from sober home residents - The Boston...
The Boston Globe· 10 hours agoMcCarthy, of Lynn, owned and operated Steps to Solutions Inc., group living arrangements for people recovering from substance use disorders. “This defendant preyed on vulnerable women in recovery ...
Former San Diego County Sheriff Deputy Charged with Civil Rights Violation for Fatally Shooting...
Sierra Sun Times· 4 days agoA federal grand jury in San Diego returned a two-count indictment charging former San Diego...
Justice Department: Nebraska unnecessarily institutionalizes people with mental illness
Nebraska Examiner via Yahoo News· 7 days agoEditor’s note: This story has been updated to include response from the state and reaction from a...
Department of Justice investigating excessive force, isolation in KY’s juvenile jails
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 6 days agoToo often, juvenile justice facilities break our children, exposing them to dangerous and traumatic...