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Apr 22, 2024
As Supreme Court Hears Grants Pass v. Johnson, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Reiterates Call to Uphold Eighth Amendment Protections
Hundreds of Advocates Expected to Rally Outside of the Court
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform Disability Rights
Court case: City of Grants Pass v. Johnson
Apr 03, 2024
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Brief Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Eighth Amendment Protections in Grants Pass v. Johnson
Brief Argues that the Constitutional Prohibition on ‘Cruel and Unusual Punishments’ Prevents Cities from Arresting or Fining People Experiencing Homelessness for Sleeping in Public
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform Disability Rights
Court case: City of Grants Pass v. Johnson
Mar 20, 2024
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Guide Urges Advocacy for People with Disabilities on Probation and Parole
Guide Outlines How Defense Attorneys Can Advocate for Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities Under Supervision
Issue Areas: Disability Rights Criminal Law Reform
Mar 19, 2024
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Names Zoe Brennan-Krohn as Director of the Disability Rights Program
NEW YORK — The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ announced today the appointment of Zoe Brennan-Krohn as director of the Disability Rights Program. As director of the Disability Rig...
Issue Areas: Disability Rights
Feb 05, 2024
Lawsuit Challenges Law Enforcement Response to Mental Health Emergencies in Washington County, Oregon
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — Civil and disability rights organizations filed suit in federal court today on behalf of individual and organizational plaintiffs against Washington Cou...
Issue Areas: Disability Rights Criminal Law Reform
Court case: Disability Rights Oregon v. Washington County, Oregon
Sep 07, 2023
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Applauds Proposed Regulation Expanding Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a proposed rule today that would significantly expand civil rights and nondiscrimination protections in h...
Issue Areas: Disability Rights
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