The Brief
- Investigation Findings: The DOJ found Fulton County Jail violated constitutional rights, including the 8th and 14th Amendments, with unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
- Mandated Reforms: Proposed changes include improved supervision, medical care, and an end to isolation practices for vulnerable individuals.
- Oversight Plan: An independent monitor will assess compliance, issuing public progress reports every six months.
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – 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.
The 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). A proposed consent decree was filed in federal court to resolve these findings.
“This proposed consent decree serves as a cooperative measure to address the grievous pattern of inhumane – and frequently violent – treatment of people in custody, along with the filthy and unsanitary living conditions they endure,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan.…