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Duckworth Seeks to Reverse DOJ Memo Threatening Disability Rights

6/28/2026

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The Justice Department issued a legal opinion, influenced by Stephen Miller, senior adviser to President Donald Trump, that threatens the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities.
Senator Tammy Duckworth will introduce a resolution on June 25 urging the Justice Department to rescind the memo.
The memo prompted Health and Human Services to delete its Olmstead webpage, prompting Hand in Hand to warn it could erase progress.

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Story summary

The Justice Department issued a legal opinion, influenced by Stephen Miller, senior adviser to President Donald Trump, that threatens the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities.
Senator Tammy Duckworth will introduce a resolution on June 25 urging the Justice Department to rescind the memo.
The memo prompted Health and Human Services to delete its Olmstead webpage, prompting Hand in Hand to warn it could erase progress.