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ACLU sues Texas Youth Commission
By The Star-Telegram
Published: 06/13/2008

TEXAS - The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit Thursday against Texas' correctional system for juveniles, citing the use of solitary confinement, strip searches and other practices at a lockup for girls in Brownwood.

Filed in federal court in Austin on behalf of five girls, the suit states that the Texas Youth Commission violates inmates' constitutional rights and international standards protecting children from abuse and cruel treatment. Read more.

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