# DOJ’s Move Threatens Disability Rights | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-07-09T13:57:00+00:00
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The U.S. Department of Justice has sparked alarm among disability advocates by suggesting federal laws don’t require states to integrate people with disabilities into communities — a move seen as potentially paving the way for a return to institutionalization. While not changing existing law, the opinion could reshape enforcement and investigations, threatening decades of progress. Advocates, including Abby Maddox, who lives independently with Down Syndrome, warn that losing community-based services could force people back into institutions or into dependent living. With the timing coinciding with a landmark Supreme Court anniversary, the DOJ’s stance is viewed as a dangerous signal — and a direct threat to the lived reality of millions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0ed4067274789912

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