Justice Department Backs Off Disability Rights Enforcement
Disability Scoop
The U.S. Department of Justice has reversed its long-standing support for disability rights enforcement by issuing a memo that denies states are required to provide community-based services for mentally disabled patients, contradicting the landmark Olmstead v. L.C. ruling. This shift is evidenced by the DOJ dropping and altering arguments in active court cases involving children with medical needs and individuals with developmental disabilities in Florida and Texas. Civil rights advocates warn these actions risk forcing people with disabilities back into institutional settings rather than allowing them to live in integrated community environments.
All articles from 20 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.