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- 1Federal Court Finds 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, highlighted by the ACLU of the District of Columbia, finds that the system fails to accommodate disabled people under supervision. The ruling is being celebrated by disability rights advocates as a significant accountability victory and could force reforms in how D.C. supervises people returning from incarceration.
- 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.