NAACP Calls for Federal Investigation into Broward County Jail Deaths

Allegations of inadequate inmate care and transparency prompt civil rights group's action.

The NAACP has requested a federal investigation into the Broward County jail system, citing inadequate monitoring and medical care for inmates.
Since 2019, 21 inmates have died in the Broward County jail system, including cases of suicide, drug overdose, and violence.
Families of deceased inmates are demanding transparency and accountability, sharing their grief and frustration at a news conference.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office claims its jail system meets national accreditation standards despite the allegations.
The U.S. Justice Department has acknowledged receiving the NAACP's request but has not confirmed if an investigation will be opened.