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U. S. Supreme Court Rules Consent Decrees May Be Enforced

In a decision with implications for
prisoners' suits, the United States Supreme Court held that consent decrees may be enforced by federal courts. In 1993, mothers of children eligible for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services under Medicaid sued several Texas state officials under 42 U.S.C. § ...

 

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