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- 1Federal Court Rules D.C. Parole System Discriminates Against Disabled People▼Federal Court Rules Washington, D.C. Parole and Supervised Release System Discriminates Against People with Disabilities
A federal court has ruled that Washington, D.C.'s parole and supervised release system discriminates against people with disabilities. The decision means the District's system for supervising people returning from incarceration fails to accommodate disabilities, and it is expected to force changes to how parole and supervision are administered. Advocates, including the ACLU of the District of Columbia, have highlighted the ruling, which could prompt reforms to ensure disabled people are not disadvantaged in reentry and supervision proceedings.
- 2Five D.C. Jail Residents Sue District after Fire Trapped Them in Cells●Five D.C. Jail Residents Sue District after Being Trapped in Cells during Fire
Five people held at the D.C. Jail have filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia, saying they were trapped in their cells during a fire. The suit raises questions about jail safety procedures, emergency response and whether staff followed protocols for unlocking cells during emergencies.