Federal civil rights lawyers sue Meridian , Lauderdale County , agencies . • Children detained wait more than 48 hours for a hearing , in violation of constitution requirements . The state of Mississippi and the city of Meridian, Miss. are suing each other over a new law that requires people to use bathrooms corresponding with their biological sex at birth. Youth Court sees minorities disproportionately , lawsuit says . Justice Department had warned officials about lawsuit .
Federal civil rights lawyers sue Meridian , Lauderdale County , agencies . The state of Mississippi and the city of Meridian, Miss. are suing each other over a new law that requires people to use bathrooms corresponding with their biological sex at birth. Youth Court sees minorities disproportionately , lawsuit says . Justice Department had warned officials about lawsuit .