J. B. v. James Fassnacht

OPINION OF THE COURT

FUENTES, Circuit Judge.

In Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders of County of Burlington, 1 the Supreme Court held that all arrestees who are committed to the general population of a detention center may be subject to a close visual inspection while undressed. Today we are asked whether Florence applies to juvenile offenders admitted to the general population of a juvenile detention center. We hold that it does.

I. Background

At twelve years old, J.B. skillfully constructed a homemade flame thrower using PVC pipe, a lighter, and spray paint. He then activated this…