Justice Department probes D.C. jail that held Jan. 6 protesters

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into the infamous D.C. jail that held dozens of people arrested in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.

Justice Department probes D.C. jail that held Jan. 6 protesters

TL;DR

  • The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is investigating the D.C. jail.
  • The jail held individuals arrested for the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
  • The investigation is into the conditions at this facility.