On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, people with disabilities and disability rights advocates, including Disability Law United, filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and their top elected officials, alleging that the jurisdictions’ emergency management systems fail…
Bob Dinerstein on the Legacy of the ADA: 36 Years Later
This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the landmark civil rights law that transformed access, employment, and community integration for people with disabilities across the country. To mark the occasion, we sat down with Robert…
Mother Jones Reports on DLU Case against US Government and Private Prison Contractors
On July 10, 2026 Mother Jones reported that Disability Law United filed a federal lawsuit against the ICE and private prison contractors over the severe mistreatment of Ulises Peña López. The lawsuit argues ICE and facilities operated by GeoGroup and…
Disability Law United Files Federal Lawsuit Seeking Accountability for Disability Rights Violations in ICE Detention
Disability Law United, together with Pangea Legal Services, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging disability rights violations and other unlawful conduct arising from an immigration enforcement action and subsequent immigration detention. The lawsuit seeks accountability for alleged excessive force, inadequate…
Organizational Statement: DOJ Opinion on Integration Mandate
For Media Inquiries, contact Patricia Cronin, Director of Development and Communications, at pcronin@dlunited.org. Statement: The Trump DOJ just dropped an opinion that could undo 25 years of hard-won disability rights. The OLC memo, issued June 18, argues that neither the…
Know Your Rights: Your Rights as a Disabled Protestor
You have the constitutional right to protest. Being disabled doesn’t void those rights. Here are some tips you can use to be prepared for any confrontation with law enforcement.
DLU Staff Presents at Disability Law Conferences
In late March, DLU staff attended several disability law conferences in Baltimore at the National Federation of the Blind. Staff were busy attending sessions on topics such as how best to support deaf clients in negotiating settlement agreements, strategic decision-making…
DLU Submits Public Comment: New Immigration Rule
We’re speaking out about a new immigration rule that could make it much harder for people with disabilities to appeal their cases. Disability Law United submitted the following public comment raising serious concerns about an immigration rule that would speed up…
Staying Safe While Traveling – ICE in Airports
With increased ICE presence reported in airports, it’s important to stay informed and prepared—especially for people with disabilities who may face additional barriers during travel. Here are key tips to help protect yourself and your loved ones.
In the News: Disability Law United Featured in Disability Justice Project: A ‘Direct Threat’ to Democracy
DLU was featured in a March 23rd Disability Justice Project article by Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird. In “A ‘Direct Threat’ to Democracy,” Laura Murchie, DLU’s immigration attorney, states, “The immigration system has always been ableist,” says Murchie, acknowledging that the current…