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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. The decision, highlighted by the ACLU of the District of Columbia, finds that the system fails to accommodate disabled people under supervision. The ruling is being celebrated by disability rights advocates as a significant accountability victory and could force reforms in how D.C. supervises people returning from incarceration.

Why now: A fresh federal court ruling against a major D.C. criminal justice system is newsworthy for civil rights and disability advocates.

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