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Congressman David Scott Issues Statement on the Closure of the Irwin County Detention Center
Washington,
May 20, 2021
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the below statement following the announced closure of the Irwin County detention center as mandated by the Biden administration: View Tweet Here
Twitter @RepDavidScott: [Graphic] “While we can never reverse the effects of the deep physical and psychological violence survivors experienced at the Irwin County detention center, the closure of the facility is one step closer toward wiping clean this stain on Georgia's history. We must now seek justice for those whose lives were irreparably changed by this inhumane cruelty and full accountability for all those who contributed to it.” |
