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Texas Lawmakers Push for More Kids in Adult Prisons Despite Alleged Rife Abuse in Juvenile Lockups

A controversial bill, Senate Bill 1727, is advancing through the Texas legislature that could send more minors to adult prisons, despite ongoing allegations of abuse in the state’s juvenile detention facilities. The bill has attracted significant attention, particularly after a 2023 Department of Justice (DOJ) report that allegedly revealed rampant abuse in Texas youth prisons, […]

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