Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a pattern or practice investigation of the Family Court of St. Louis. The investigation will focus on whether the court provides constitutionally required due process to all children appearing for delinquency proceedings and whether the court’s administration of juvenile justice provides equal protection to all children regardless of race.
This investigation will include a comprehensive review of policies, procedures, court documents and…
