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Beto O'Rourke
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In 2015, Judge Jack said Texas foster kids "often age out of care more damaged than when they entered.” In 2022, she declared “we’re just going from bad to worse.” Now, she says Abbott and co. are still failing to fix this crisis as kids are sexually abused while in state care.
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Federal district Judge Janis Jack said during a Monday hearing she again intends to pursue large fines against the state of Texas for contempt of court due to unsafe conditions for foster care kids in the state. bit.ly/3x91kGj
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Beto O'Rourke
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Abbott isn't going to fix this. He didn't last year, last term, last decade. This one is on all of us. We must prioritize the wellbeing of kids and finally do what's necessary to end the abuse.
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Jennifer Cannedy
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Oh man Jerry and I exposed a lot of #CPS corruption in Burnet County, Texas. From the social workers to the judge. Kids lost in the system. Aged out. Sold. And authorities knew and pocketed "hush money"
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