Earlier this month, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, a bill that seeks to enact guardrails and oversight on immigration detention and ensure civil and human rights are protected. Disability Law…
2025 Fall CLE Registration Is Open!
Join Disability Law United and the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law on Tuesday, September 30th for “Disability & the Supreme Court in the Age of Trump: Assessing Risks & Opportunities.” This timely, in-depth presentation on disability and the…
DLU & Co-Counsel Prevent Immediate Deportation of Disabled, Deaf Asylum Seeker, Force ICE to Provide Accommodations
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 In a win against ICE and their continued discrimination against people with disabilities in detention, Disability Law United and co-counsel Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) have prevented a Deaf immigrant from Mongolia from being immediately deported…
Organizational Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions
Friday, June 27th, 2025 While today’s 6-3 Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. CASA does not directly address the constitutionality of birthright citizenship, it does limit the use of nationwide injunctions, a key legal tool for lower courts to check…
2024 Disability Law United Annual Report
🎉 Celebrating our impact in 2024! We’re proud to share the 2024 Disability Law United Annual Report, highlighting the vital work of our legal team and honoring the generosity of our supporters and community. From victories in the courtroom to…
Organizational Statement on Executive Orders Attacking the Practice of Law
April 1st, 2025 In the strongest terms possible, Disability Law United condemns the recent Executive Orders directed at law firms, attorneys and the practice of law in the United States. It has long been a basic fact of American life…
Disability Law United Sues to Hold ICE Accountable, Compel Records Release
Despite repeatedly violating people’s rights, ICE is always trying to evade accountability.” March 14th, 2025 The Northwest ICE Processing Center (formerly known as Northwest Detention Center or NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington is notorious, with a documented history of abuse, inhumane…
DLU Sues on Behalf of Sacramento Teacher
For media inquiries or questions, please contact Cynthia Rice, DLU Legal Director, at (303) 551-9389 or crice@dlunited.org. When Kaylin Footman’s family sought help for her during a mental health crisis, they didn’t expect police officers to arrest her instead –…
Quick Guide for Protesting While Disabled
There are many ways to show up at an action. Oftentimes, direct action culture centers certain bodies, abilities, and ways of showing up. But there are many ways to show up for an action or a movement! What ways are…