U.S. Department Of Justice Statement Of Interest In South Carolina Complaint, Kenny, et al. v. Wilson, et al.

On November 28, 2016, the Federal Department of Justice filed this statement of interest in the case of Kenny et al. v. Wilson et al, which alleges the violation of due process rights in the administration of juvenile justice. The statement indicates that laws invoked to charge juveniles must include clear standards to ensure that they are enforced consistently and free from discrimination. The statement also gives historic examples from the Department’s juvenile justice and law enforcement experience to demonstrate how vague standards can lead to unconstitutional practices . . .