September 10, 2019
Many of us at Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund were fortunate to work with Marca Bristo for many years, and all of us have been touched by Marca’s pioneering disability rights work. We send our condolences to her family, friends, and everyone at Access Living, which she established in 1980.
August 29, 2019
The phrase "cruel and unusual punishment" is usually used in conversations about criminal sentencing. But this week, the Trump Administration made its usage appropriate in federal immigration policy by sending deportation letters to immigrant families who are living in the U.S. under the medical deferred action program.
August 14, 2019
On Monday, August 12, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its final "Public Charge" regulations that will become official when published in the Federal Register which is expected to happen on Wednesday, August 14. The new rule expands the conditions under which DHS can exclude more applicants for U.S. entry or green card status, including people with disabilities.
June 1, 2019
It is with mixed emotions that the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund announces the retirement of Larisa Cummings, senior staff attorney, who began her legal career at DREDF in 1987, working with us for a brief period, and then returning for another 19 years in 2000.
November 26, 2018
Olga Miranda, a parent and labor organizer who learned at DREDF with her son and husband how to advocate as a family for education rights, expressed so beautifully the gratitude we feel for everyone who is part of our community
October 26, 2018
The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) rejects and condemns the Trump administration’s attempt to undermine the civil rights and protections of people who are transgender or gender nonconforming.
October 17, 2018
DREDF submitted comments October 15, 2018 in response to National Park Service proposed rulemaking regarding special events and demonstrations in the National Capital Region. DREDF strongly opposed the rules which would restrict constitutional rights to free speech by limiting access to the White House sidewalk, assessing fees, and limiting rapid response actions.
October 10, 2018 The Trump administration's attempts to scare poor immigrants out of the United States are getting bolder. Proposed regs would give federal officials the authority to deny green-cards to immigrants if they use almost any kind of public assistance program.
August 15, 2018
The Trump Administration's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings are scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 4 and last between three and four days, Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced on Friday, August 10.
June 19, 2018
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) unambiguously opposes Trump administration policies that forcibly remove children from immigrant parents and places them in detention camps at the United States-Mexico border.