“(T)he right to individual liberty includes the right to be released from incarceration on time after the term set by the court has ended," Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said in a statement announcing the suit.
State of Louisiana often holds inmates past their release date, DOJ lawsuit claims
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“This conduct harmed community members and undermined public trust in law enforcement that is essential for public safety,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, who leads the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
Justice Department, Louisville strike deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
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