Posts tagged supreme court disability cases
Understanding Tennessee v. Lane and Its Impact on the Disability Community

Explore the landmark Supreme Court case Tennessee v. Lane, where accessibility and civil rights intersect. This pivotal case addresses the enforcement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its implications for public accessibility. Delve into the legal arguments, the background of George Lane, and the broader impact on disability rights in the United States.

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Landmark Disability Rights Cases

On the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it seems appropriate to look back to some of the critical disability rights cases that the Supreme Court has ruled on since the ADA became law. If anyone tries to say that the rights for access and equality for disabled people over the last 50-60 years are permanent, immune to legal challenges or regulatory rollbacks, don't believe them because it is just not true.

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