California asks court to give state control of Los Angeles County’s troubled juvenile halls

California asks court to give state control of Los Angeles County’s troubled juvenile halls

California’s top prosecutor says he has asked a court to give the state control of Los Angeles County’s troubled juvenile detention facilities because incarcerated young people are enduring unsafe conditions, including violence and rampant drug abuse

FILE – California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks during a press conference on April 16, 2025, in Ceres, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)