D.C. JAIL AGREES TO IMPLEMENT COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 PROTECTIONS TO SETTLE CLASS ACTION CONDITIONS SUIT BROUGHT BY PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE, ACLU-D.C.
DOC Will Be Subject To Random Inspections By An Independent Expert To Confirm Compliance
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DOC Will Be Subject To Random Inspections By An Independent Expert To Confirm Compliance
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