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Federal Court Finds D.C. Parole System Discriminates Against Disabled People
Original: Federal Court Rules Washington, D.C. Parole and Supervised Release System Discriminates Against People with Disabilities
A federal court has ruled that Washington, D.C.'s parole and supervised release system discriminates against people with disabilities. Civil rights advocates, including the ACLU of D.C., welcomed the decision, saying it confirms that disabled people on parole or supervised release have been denied fair access to the system's programs and processes. The ruling is expected to push local authorities to change how they supervise people with disabilities.
Why now: The court ruling is a significant civil rights decision affecting how D.C. supervises people with disabilities
Washington, D.C.ACLU of D.C.federal courtD.C. Parole and Supervised Release system
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