For years, clients & community members have reported hellish conditions at the Workhouse—flooding, extreme temperatures, sewage, rodent infestation, & violence. Yesterday, the court declared that in addition to our 6 clients—we believe thousands of others were similarly harmed. 
This means that the City could owe millions of dollars to compensate thousands of people for the harms and atrocities they experienced while detained inside of the Workhouse.
“It feels like the chains are finally starting to be lifted,” said Diedre Wortham, a plaintiff and grandmother of five from St. Louis. “I’m hopeful that they close the Workhouse and keep it closed.”
“This ruling represents an important milestone in achieving justice for the thousands of people who were trapped in the Workhouse,” says Nathaniel Carroll, staff attorney with ArchCity Defenders. 🙌 #CTW #progress #justice
“Our clients could have walked away from this case and cut their losses any number of times, but they have continued to demand justice for nearly 5 years. We have some more work to do, but yesterday was a very good one in this case,” says Blake Strode, executive director of ACD.
To read the press release and find the Motion for Class Certification, visit: archcitydefenders.org/for-immediate-…
To get involved with local efforts to re-envision public safety with us & our partners, follow @closeworkhouse and @defundslmpd.
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