Memphis's Juvenile Court Plagued by 'Culture of Intimidation' and 'Blatantly Unfair' Practices

“The Department of Justice abruptly ended its oversight of juvenile court in Tennessee’s Shelby County in October, saying it “applauds Shelby County’s reform efforts” and declaring it a success. But the department’s own monitor tells a different story: The county is still engaging in “blatantly unfair” practices that hurt children.“

The Appeal

February 1, 2019