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Locked up as teens: Lawsuit says Georgia gave them no path to parole
Lawsuits say parole board violates Supreme Court rulings that direct teenagers get a path for release
June 9, 2025
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bondurant is proud to represent clients in lawsuits challenging the way the Georgia parole board considers juvenile offenders. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that children are different from adults when it comes to culpability for their conduct and when it comes to their potential for rehabilitation.
The firm is pursuing two lawsuits that seek to ensure that Georgia follows the law by treating children differently when it considers them for parole.
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