Next Steps
- Court Approval: The proposed consent decree must still be approved by a federal judge.
- Implementation & Oversight: If approved, Fulton County must follow through on each of the mandated reforms under the watchful eye of an independent monitor.
- Public Engagement: Community members and interested parties can submit observations about jail conditions to help ensure compliance.
For more information, visit the Civil Rights Division’s Special Litigation Section and to report civil rights violations, file a complaint at civilrights.justice.gov/.
By Samuel A. Lopez – USA Herald
Legal Analyst and Journalist with 20+ years of experience
