Analysis: Rights for People With Disabilities Are Under Attack, but California Can Protect Them
The Good Men Project
The Department of Justice has issued a memorandum reinterpreting the Olmstead v. L.C. decision, which may weaken the legal obligation to provide home- and community-based care for people with disabilities. This shift threatens the rights of individuals like James, a child with a disability who was initially institutionalized but now lives at home with proper care. Advocates argue California must pass explicit, enforceable laws to protect and uphold the Olmstead rights, ensuring people with disabilities can live safely and comfortably in their own homes.
All articles from 12 October 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.