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Recent DOJ opinion could ‘undermine’ rights of people with disabilities, say Texas advocacy orgs
By By Abigail Ruhman KERA News at Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Dozens of Texas disability rights and advocacy groups worry that a recent opinion from the U.S. Department of Justice could lead to a return of institutionalization for people with disabilities.
Key takeaway Department of Justice could lead to a return of institutionalization for people with disabilities.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
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