In a fast-moving case with massive consequences for education, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education to continue while a legal challenge plays out. This ruling doesn’t end the case that’s still making its way through the courts, but it means the damage could happen now, before any final decision is made about the legal issues. Here’s what you need to know.| The Arc
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit organization of attorneys, advocates, parents and related professionals. The post Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates appeared first on Center for Parent Information and Resources.| Center for Parent Information and Resources
The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 is a U.S. federal law that promotes the rights and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. The post The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 appeared first on Center for Parent Information and Resources.| Center for Parent Information and Resources
The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities. The post Administration for Community Living appeared first on Center for Parent Information and Resources.| Center for Parent Information and Resources
Many people with disabilities use a service animal in order to fully participate in everyday life. The post Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA appeared first on Center for Parent Information and Resources.| Center for Parent Information and Resources
The ADA National Network’s Accessible Lodging factsheet provides an overview of the legal requirements for making hotels, motels, and other short-term lodging accessible to people with disabilities. The post ADA Regulations on Accessible Lodging (Hotels, Motels, Inns) appeared first on Center for Parent Information and Resources.| Center for Parent Information and Resources
Q&A article by Findlaw.com on travel and the ADA. The post Transportation and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Q&A appeared first on Center for Parent Information and Resources.| Center for Parent Information and Resources
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) has joined Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), the Rutherford Institute, the Cato Institute, and the First Amendment Lawyers Association in filing an amicus curiae brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This critical case, Ozturk v. Hyde, raises profound questions about the [...] The post Free Speech on Trial: NCAC Joins FIRE and others to Defend Student’s Right to Dissent appeared first on National...| National Coalition Against Censorship
NCAC has joined FIRE and other free expression organizations in filing an amicus brief in the case of Netchoice v. Fitch.| National Coalition Against Censorship
Can a federal court stop the government from enforcing a harmful policy that violates people’s rights, even if those people aren’t part of a lawsuit? That’s the core question in Trump v. CASA, a U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape how civil rights cases are handled, including those brought by and for people with […]| The Arc
What happens when a worker with a disability retires and then faces discrimination in the benefits they were promised? That was the question at the heart of Stanley v. City of Sanford, a case that made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court this year. The answer the Court gave was disappointing: under federal law, […]| The Arc
NCAC has filed an amicus brief in the consolidated cases of Netchoice v. Paxton and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas v. Paxton, lawsuits.| National Coalition Against Censorship
If you’re on Medicaid, you’re supposed to be able to choose your own doctor. That right still technically exists, but now you can’t go to court to enforce it if states take that choice away. The U.S. Supreme Court made that decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, ruling that Medicaid beneficiaries no longer […]| The Arc
A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools could’ve shook the very foundation of disability civil rights. Here’s why this case matters and what you need to know.| The Arc
Related Posts NCAC reflects on past advocacy letters NCAC Executive Director Joan Bertin weighs in on NYPost cartoon controveryCNN's coverage of the NY Post's controversial cartoon from a First Amendment perspective. Click here… NCAC Leaders and NCAC Win AwardsOn Nov. 7, the National Book Foundation will present author Judy Blume (left) with its…| National Coalition Against Censorship
Since returning to office in January, President Trump has repeatedly abused his executive power in an attempt to silence those who dare to challenge his administration’s agenda. This spring, the administration issued executive orders imposing sanctions on certain major law firms in retaliation for their advocacy on behalf of clients and issues disfavored by [...] The post Amicus Advocacy in the Age of Retaliation appeared first on National Coalition Against Censorship.| National Coalition Against Censorship
This is the first open, public letter from a coalition to President Biden about the farmers’ protest. It also fills a gap among the statements that have been circulating, as it highlights the connection between the anti-farmer bill, recent authoritarian laws passed by Modi, and the culture of impunity that Sikhs know all too well. The post Published In The Wire: Letter Supporting Indian Farmers & Condemning Government Abuses appeared first on Ensaaf.| Ensaaf
35 years ago on February 4, 1986, India’s security forces shot and unlawfully killed four Sikh men participating in a peaceful religious procession and protest in Nakodar, Punjab. For 35 years, the families have tirelessly fought for truth and justice to bring the perpetrators to account. Ensaaf stands in solidarity with the survivors and is inspired by their courage and perseverance. The post Thirty-Five Years: Commemorating the Victims of Saka Nakodar appeared first on Ensaaf.| Ensaaf
Every day for the past year, Ensaaf has been sharing the profile of a person who was disappeared or unlawfully killed by India’s security forces in Punjab on the anniversary of the incident. From young children, to the elderly, these crimes against humanity impacted countless families and communities, the consequences of which still reverberate today. The post Why We Started Sharing Victim Profiles One Year Ago appeared first on Ensaaf.| Ensaaf
Ensaaf works to address impunity for crimes against humanity in Punjab, with strategies and methods that also impact other regions suffering from gross human rights violations. We already provide technical assistance to human rights defenders working in India and beyond. We provide litigation support to cases in India that will set precedent for the entire country. And we share our data and resources publicly, so any community can learn from our experiences. Our work is innovative, timely, an...| Ensaaf
On August 30, 2019, the International Day of the Disappeared, Ensaaf released its first in-depth perpetrator dossier of former Punjab Police Chief Sumedh Singh Saini. The post Ensaaf Launches Ground-Breaking Effort to Name Chief Perpetrators appeared first on Ensaaf.| Ensaaf
Today, Ensaaf releases data on hundreds of police officials named by survivors as directly involved in unlawfully killing 2,003 individuals. The post Gurdev Singh speaks of persecution and the extrajudicial execution of his brother appeared first on Ensaaf.| Ensaaf
Today, Ensaaf releases data on hundreds of police officials named by survivors as directly involved in unlawfully killing 2,003 individuals. The post Major New Data Release: Identities of the Killing Officials appeared first on Ensaaf.| Ensaaf
A few years after Indian security forces unlawfully killed Palwinder Kaur’s husband Sarbjit Singh in 1991, they abducted, illegally detained, and tortured her. In sharing her experiences with Ensaaf, it was her young son’s desperation to find his father that made her tear up, not her own ordeal of torture. The post Palwinder Kaur: “There Is No One To Listen.” appeared first on Ensaaf.| Ensaaf
In 1993, after Punjab Police abducted Gurmeet Kaur from her home in Kalia, a witness saw her in illegal detention and reported, “She was…severely beaten.” The Punjab Police killed her and orphaned her two children. The post Documenting Female Victims: “She was severely beaten.” appeared first on Ensaaf.| Ensaaf
With much excitement, we invite you to explore the beta release of our new Testimonies of Truth: A Video Archive. The post Testimonies of Truth: A Video Archive beta release appeared first on Ensaaf.| Ensaaf