DOJ Opinion: Application of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act to State Institutionalization of Patients with Severe Mental Illness or Disabilities

Monday, July 6, 2026

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The Department of Justice released an opinion piece on June 18, 2026, titled “Application of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act to State Institutionalization of Patients with Severe Mental Illness or Disabilities.” The piece examines Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), focusing on whether these federal laws require states to provide services in community-based settings – rather than institutional settings – when community services can appropriately meet an individual’s needs.

The full opinion piece is available here.

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