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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Black Child with Disabilities Handcuffed, Forcibly Detained by Moreno Valley School Police

  • Disability Rights

Webinar

Know Your Rights in Health Care During COVID-19

  • Affordable Care Act
  • Disability Rights
  • Durable Medical Equipment
  • Healthcare
  • Webinar

General

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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Federal Disability Agency Publishes Series of Reports on Bioethics and Disability

  • Assisted Suicide Laws
  • Bioethics
  • Bioethics and Disability
  • Disability Rights

Statement

Reinstate Medical Deferred Action for Disabled Disabled Immigrants

  • Disability Rights
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • Isabel Bueso
  • Medical Deferred Action

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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

General

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