Condemning a legal opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Justice on June 18, 2026, regarding the Olmstead v. L.C., the 1999 Supreme Court decision that recognized institutional isolation of people with disabilities as discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Key Points

• This resolution pushes back against a new legal opinion from the Justice Department. That opinion changes how the government follows a 1999 Supreme Court case which says people with disabilities should not be forced to live in institutions if they can live in their communities.
• Millions of Americans with disabilities could be affected. If the Justice Department stops enforcing these rules, it might become harder for people to get the help they need to live at home, potentially forcing them into nursing homes or hospitals.
• Supporters of the resolution say the Justice Department is ignoring decades of progress. They argue that living in the community allows people with disabilities to have jobs, see family, and be independent, while institutions can lead to neglect or abuse.
• The resolution also speaks out against recent cuts to Medicaid. It argues that things like work requirements make it harder for people with disabilities to stay healthy and live independently.
• It calls on the Justice Department to immediately cancel its new opinion. It also asks Congress to work together to increase funding for services that help people stay in their homes instead of being moved to facilities.

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