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Mississippi seeks to derail federal suits over mental health

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Mississippi's solicitor general says the Justice Department overreached. A Justice Department attorney says there's ample precedent to show the department has the power to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act. A ruling against the department could ultimately push the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could have nationwide implications.

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Mississippi seeks to derail federal suits over mental health

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department overreached in suing Mississippi over its mental health system, the state's solicitor general has argued to a federal appeals court.

2 years ago·United States

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Mississippi seeks to derail federal suits over mental health

The Mississippi solicitor general has argued to a federal appeals court that the U.S. Justice Department overreached in suing the state over its mental health system

2 years ago·United States

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Mississippi seeks to derail federal suits over mental health

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department overreached in suing Mississippi over its mental health system, the state’s solicitor general has argued to a federal appeals court.A Justice Department attorney countered that there’s ample precedent to show the department has the power to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act.A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday in New Orleans. The Northea…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Mississippi seeks to derail federal suits over mental health - Local News 8

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi solicitor general has argued to a federal appeals court that the U.S. Justice Department overreached in suing the state over its mental health system. A Justice Department attorney countered that there’s ample precedent to show the department has the power to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday in New Orleans. A r…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Mississippi seeks to derail federal suits over mental health

2 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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Mississippi seeks to derail federal suits over mental health

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department overreached in suing Mississippi over its mental health system, the state's solicitor general has argued to a federal appeals court.A Justice Department attorney countered that there's ample precedent to show the department has the power to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act.A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday in New Orleans. The Northea…

2 years ago·Baton Rouge, United States

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