Consumer Voice Joins Coalition in Filing Amicus Brief in Support of Rights of People with Disabilities

Consumer Voice joined the filing of an amicus brief, with a coalition of advocacy organizations led by Justice in Aging, which urged a federal court to protect the right of people with disabilities to receive the services and supports they require to live safely at home. The brief counters the argument made by state defendants, who claim a recent Supreme Court decision, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, eliminates longstanding protections, requiring individuals to face institutionalization before challenging harmful policies. The brief argues that this interpretation is wrong, referencing key legal precedents such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision, which affirm the right to home and community-based services. The brief stresses the importance of adhering to established precedent and federal guidance recognizing that people at risk of institutionalization can challenge the policies that place them at risk.

Read the amicus brief.