DOJ Report Exposes Inhumane Conditions at Georgia's Fulton County Jail

The U.S. Justice Department has found that conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia violate the 8th and 14th Amendments, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The investigation revealed unsafe, unsanitary conditions, inadequate medical care, and a high risk of violence, including homicides and stabbings. The report highlights systemic failures and calls for urgent reforms to ensure humane treatment of incarcerated individuals. The Justice Department aims to work with local authorities to address these issues.