Sanchez et al v. Dallas County Sheriff
- Filed: 04/09/2020
- Status: Filed
- Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Dallas Division
- Latest Update: Apr 09, 2020
A federal class-action lawsuit against Dallas County and Sheriff Marian Brown seeking the immediate release of anyone over the age of 50 and those who are most vulnerable to contracting the COVID-19 virus.
The ACLU of Texas, along with ACLU National, the Next Generation Action Network Legal Advocacy Fund, Civil Rights Corps, and Susman Godfrey LLF, filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Dallas County and Sheriff Marian Brown. The lawsuit seeks the immediate release of anyone over the age of 50 and those who are most vulnerable to contracting the COVID-19 virus.
The complaint is on behalf of nine individuals inside the jail. All have described that there is almost no means to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus. In addition to requesting the release of individuals, the lawsuit highlights the need for jails to adopt sufficient public health protocols as recommended by public health experts, such as physical distancing and free access to soap and masks.
To view, download, and save additional legal documents associated with this case, please visit ACLU National.
- 04/09/2020 Sanchez v. Dallas Co. Complaint
Date Filed: 04/09/2020
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Dallas Division
Affiliate: TX
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