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May 12, 2025
ACLU Urges Appeals Court to Reverse Dismissal of Case Challenging Deprival of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Groups Argue That Pennsylvania Prison Violated ADA, Eighth Amendment by Withholding Critical Medication
Issue Areas: Disability Rights
Court case: Jonathan DiFraia v. Kevin Ransom
Mar 11, 2025
ACLU Joins Appeal of Incarcerated Woman Shackled During Childbirth and Deprived of Medication
RICHMOND, Va. -- On Friday, February 28th, the ACLU of North Carolina joined the ACLU Disability Rights Program, Rights Behind Bars, Tycko & Zavareei LLP, and Kaplan & Grad...
Issue Areas: Disability Rights Prisoners' Rights LGBTQ Rights
Sep 06, 2024
Judge Orders Supervision System in Washington, D.C. to Accommodate People with Disabilities
The court agreed that the federal agencies administering parole and supervised release in D.C. are likely breaking federal disability law and ordered immediate relief for named plaintiffs.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform Disability Rights Smart Justice
Court case: Mathis v. United States Parole Commission
May 06, 2024
Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges Discriminatory Post-Conviction Supervision System in Washington, D.C.
Complaint alleges federal agencies administering parole and supervised release system in D.C. break disability law
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform Disability Rights
Court case: Mathis v. United States Parole Commission
May 03, 2024
Settlement Ensures Communication Access for Deaf People on Parole and Probation in Georgia
ATLANTA — Deaf and hard of hearing individuals on parole and probation in Georgia have successfully settled a lawsuit challenging the Georgia Department of Community Supervisionâ...
Issue Areas: Disability Rights
Court case: Cobb v. Georgia Department of Community Supervision
Mar 20, 2024
ACLU Guide Urges Advocacy for People with Disabilities on Probation and Parole
Guide Outlines How Defense Attorneys Can Advocate for Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities Under Supervision
Issue Areas: Disability Rights Criminal Law Reform
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