DOJ Abandons Olmstead Defense as Texas v Kennedy Advances

The Department of Justice has abandoned its defense of the Olmstead integration mandate in the Texas v Kennedy case, aligning with states that seek to narrow Section 504's disability integration requirements. A legal opinion issued by the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel concluded that Section 504 and the ADA do not require services to be provided in the most integrated setting, shifting the federal government's stance on the issue. This policy shift could increase the risk of discrimination and institutionalization for people with disabilities.

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