Coverage dated January 19, 2023

Lawsuit: Illinois agency wrongfully imprisoned children

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services wrongfully incarcerated hundreds of children after a court ordered them to be released to a guardian.

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WQAD
Lawsuit: Illinois agency wrongfully imprisoned children (opens WQAD)
Published Jan 19, 2023
WQAD's feed description
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services wrongfully incarcerated hundreds of children after a court ordered them to be released to a guardian.
Fox32 Chicago
Illinois DCFS wrongfully imprisoned hundreds of kids, lawsuit claims (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Jan 19, 2023
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services wrongfully incarcerated hundreds of children in juvenile detention after a court ordered them to be released to their guardian, according to a class action lawsuit filed Thursday by Cook County’s public guardian.
Washington Examiner
Illinois Child and Family Services incarcerated hundreds of children: Lawsuit (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 19, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) allegedly imprisoned hundreds of children in its care, a federal class action lawsuit claims.

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