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Trump administration targets disability integration mandate in DOJ memo
The Trump administration issued a memo challenging disability laws and court rulings that prioritize community-based care for people with disabilities over institutional settings. The memo, authored by the DOJ Office of Legal Counsel, argues the 'integration mandate' is not binding, particularly for individuals with 'severe mental illness or disabilities.'
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