U.S. Justice Department accused Lauderdale County of violating rights of pupils . The police department command staff and officers characterized their agency as a `` taxi service '' for the schools and juvenile detention facility , without assessing the circumstances of the alleged charges against students , the Justice Department said . Federal officials : Juveniles accused of sexual offenses are jailed , not given due process . African - Americans and children with disabilities are most affected . In 2010 , the county filed a separate class - action lawsuit and sought juvenile justice reforms .
U.S. Justice Department accused Lauderdale County of violating rights of pupils . Federal officials : Juveniles accused of sexual offenses are jailed , not given due process . African - Americans and children with disabilities are most affected . In 2010 , the county filed a separate class - action lawsuit and sought juvenile justice reforms .