DOJ agrees on decree to improve conditions at Fulton County jails amid constitutional violations.

The US Justice Department has agreed on a consent decree with Fulton County, Georgia, to improve conditions at its jails, which have faced issues like violence and unsanitary environments. The decree mandates better staffing, safety, and healthcare, with an independent monitor to assess progress every six months. The move follows a Justice Department investigation that found constitutional violations due to inadequate conditions and excessive force.

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