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DOJ Opinion Threatens Disability Protections, Duckworth Calls for Reversal

7/31/2026

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In June, the DOJ issued an opinion that disability laws do not require states to provide services, overturning Olmstead v. L.C.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth and House Democrats introduced a resolution urging the DOJ to rescind the opinion.
Advocacy groups warn the opinion could strip protections for roughly 40 million adults and 5 million children with disabilities.

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Story summary

In June, the DOJ issued an opinion that disability laws do not require states to provide services, overturning Olmstead v. L.C.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth and House Democrats introduced a resolution urging the DOJ to rescind the opinion.
Advocacy groups warn the opinion could strip protections for roughly 40 million adults and 5 million children with disabilities.