Filed Date: Jan. 6, 1977
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On January 6, 1977, the federal government filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. §2000 against representatives of the Clacasieu Parish Jail in Louisiana alleging that the jail had systematically violated inmates' rights by discriminating against black inmates on account of race. On May 13, 1977, the parties signed a consent decree, and the court entered the decree on May 18, 1977. On July 14, 1977, the court was given notice that the defendants were in good faith compliance with the decree.
Since we only have the docket for this case, we have no further information on the proceedings.
Summary Authors
Kristen Sagar (3/11/2006)
Jones, Lawrence L. (Georgia)
Walter, Donald Ellsworth (Louisiana)
King, Alvin (Louisiana)
Veron, J. Michael (Louisiana)
Last updated March 29, 2024, 3:14 a.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Louisiana
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Key Dates
Filing Date: Jan. 6, 1977
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Clacsieu Parish (Calcasieu), County
Case Details
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree
Order Duration: 1977 - 1977
Issues
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Discrimination-basis:
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