The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a damning report on the Fulton County Jail in Georgia, highlighting egregious violations of inmates' constitutional rights due to inhumane, unsanitary, and violent conditions. The investigation, launched in July 2023 and spurred by the 2022 death of inmate Lashawn Thompson, found widespread issues including pest infestations, malnourishment, inadequate medical care, and rampant violence leading to multiple deaths. Vulnerable groups, such as LGBTQ+ individuals and those with mental health issues, face heightened risks of harm. The report underscores a failure to protect inmates from violence and a lack of necessary care, asserting these conditions violate the 8th and 14th Amendments. Calls for urgent reform have been made by legal advocates and political figures to address these systemic deficiencies in the jail. The DOJ has warned that without resolution, further legal action might be taken to enforce changes.