Wyatt v. Stickney decision

a 1972 Alabama District Court decision stipulating that the state could not hold people involuntarily in hospital facilities that did not meet proper standards. These standards include a humane environment, adequate staff, and appropriate treatment.

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March 17th 2025

rebelliousness

n. resistance to authority, especially parental authority or its equivalent. —rebellious adj.