DOJ Will No Longer Enforce Key Disability Rights Guidance
Learn about how the U.S. Department of Justice will no longer use its Olmstead guidance as a basis for enforcing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
September 2, 2026
Learn about how the U.S. Department of Justice will no longer use its Olmstead guidance as a basis for enforcing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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