Analysis: Rights for People With Disabilities Are Under Attack, but California Can Protect Them
The Good Men Project
The Department of Justice recently issued a memorandum narrowing the legal obligations for providing home- and community-based services under the Olmstead decision, raising concerns about reduced federal protection for people with disabilities. To counter this threat, the author argues that California must establish explicit and enforceable state laws to codify these rights and ensure children with disabilities can receive necessary care at home rather than in institutional settings.
All articles from 22 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.