Federal civil rights lawyers sue Lauderdale , Lauderdale County , agencies . Austin said Wednesday that Meridian is not the only location in the country with such a system . They say youth at Youth Court are denied rights . Youth Court treats minorities disproportionately , they says . Justice Department had warned officials about lawsuit .
Federal civil rights lawyers sue Lauderdale , Lauderdale County , agencies . They say youth at Youth Court are denied rights . Youth Court treats minorities disproportionately , they says . Justice Department had warned officials about lawsuit .