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DOJ Launches Civil Rights Probe into Colorado Prisons

12/10/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Colorado's prisons and youth facilities for constitutional rights violations.
The civil investigation, announced on December 8, will assess the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Youth Services (DYS) for inadequate medical care, excessive force, and nutrition issues.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized the DOJ's commitment to upholding federal civil rights laws and pursuing collaborative resolutions with the state.

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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Colorado's prisons and youth facilities for constitutional rights violations.
The civil investigation, announced on December 8, will assess the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Youth Services (DYS) for inadequate medical care, excessive force, and nutrition issues.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized the DOJ's commitment to upholding federal civil rights laws and pursuing collaborative resolutions with the state.