JaQuan Bradford v. Ilona Avery

MURPHY, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff JaQuan Bradford was civilly committed to the Iowa Juvenile Home for over two years as a child in need of assis tance. He later brought this action against employees of the home for allegedly violating his constitutional rights. The district court granted summary judgment to defendants based on qualified immunity. Bradford appeals, and we reverse and remand.

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JaQuan Bradford was civilly confined at the Iowa Juvenile Home between the ages of 12 and 14. He had a history of severe behavioral problems, including assaulting others, and these problems continued while…