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Jonathan R. v. Morrisey

Amicus brief explaining that federal courts routinely issue broad systemic relief to remedy violations of federal disability rights laws, The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia had the power to issue a system-wide injunction to end disability discrimination against children in West Virginia's foster care system.

Hickson v. St. David's Healthcare Partnership

Amicus brief explaining that people with disabilities face discrimination in hospitals and other health care settings. People with disabilities should not be denied lifesaving medical care because their lives are deemed less valuable than those without disabilities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits disability discrimination in medical decision-making.

Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic

Amicus brief explaining that the right to choose a medical provider guaranteed by the Medicaid Act is enforceable in federal court under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983.

A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools

Amicus brief explaining that Section 504 and ADA claims in the education context should not be held to a higher standard of proof, and that plaintiffs need not show that a school district acted in "bad faith" or with "gross misjudgment" to prevail on their disability discrimination claims.

Payan v. Los Angeles Community College District

Amicus brief explaining that the availability of compensatory damages and broad injunctive relief is essential in safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities under the ADA, and in fulfilling Congress’s goal of promoting inclusion and ending discrimination.