Block Trump’s Push to Lock up Disabled People
The Progressive
The Trump administration's attempt to roll back community integration requirements for people with disabilities risks a return to forced institutionalization, based on an ableist argument that disabled individuals are burdensome to society. This effort, supported by states like Texas and Florida, could lead to increased segregation and a broader rollback of rights for both disabled and nondisabled people. The administration's move contradicts decades of progress and ignores the higher cost and ethical concerns of institutional care compared to community-based support.
All articles from 22 September 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.