The Justice Department's report highlighted that the Fulton County jail complex has been plagued by significant civil rights violations characterized by inadequate staffing, overcrowding, and poor living conditions.
According to Kristen Clarke, the situation at the jail has become so dire that detention there has essentially become a 'death sentence' for some inmates due to extreme conditions.
The ongoing issues date back to a period of federal supervision which lasted from 2006 to 2015, showing a pattern of neglect from local officials.
Conditions inside the Fulton County jail, including infestations of lice and rodent problems, remain unsanitary, contributing to violent incidents and a lack of mental health resources for inmates.
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