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[Opinion] People with Disabilities Fear Service Cuts as Trump's DOJ Questions Legal Protections

Disability advocates say the memo could weaken community-based care rights that the Supreme Court recognized in 1999, prompting calls for a federal fix.

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The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.

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People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump's DOJ questions legal protections

The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.

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Center for Disability Rights slams DOJ memo challenging Olmstead decision

The Supreme Court in 1999 ruled people with disabilities have a right to support and services in the community rather than in institutions.

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