Our Legal Cases: Fighting for Disability Rights

DREDF uses strategic litigation to protect and advance the rights of disabled people. We take on high-impact cases that challenge discrimination, improve accessibility, and set legal precedents that benefit the broader disability community. Explore our casework to learn how we’re making an impact.

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DREDF Honors the Life and Legacy of Representative Elijah Cummings

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights
  • Elijah Cummings

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DREDF Applauds District Court Rejection of Trump’s Public Charge

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights
  • Public Charge

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DREDF Honors the Life and Legacy of Marca Bristo

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights

Action Alert

Tell your Member of Congress: “We don’t punish critically ill children in this country!”

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights

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How Trump’s Public Charge Changes Hurt People with Disabilities

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights
  • Imigration

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Statement of Appreciation: Larisa Cummings

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights

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On #GivingTuesday, Join DREDF in Claiming Our Disability Power

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights
  • Giving Tuesday

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Feds Try to Bully Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People

  • Civil Rights

Public Comment

DREDF Comments in Response to National Park Service Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Special Events and Demonstrations in the National Capital Region

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights

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Trump’s Public Charge: Poor, Disabled Immigrants Need Not Apply

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights