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…
Deaf Mongolian Asylum Seeker Released from ICE Custody Following Federal Court Order Requiring Disability Accommodations
For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 24th, 2025 OTAY MESA, CA — A Deaf, non-verbal asylum seeker from Mongolia has been released from U.S. immigration custody following months of detention without access to an interpreter. In a major legal victory for…
2026 – 2028 Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity
Disability Law United (DLU) invites candidates to apply for sponsorship for public interest fellowship applications for the one- to two-year period beginning Fall 2026. DLU is a national, non-profit legal organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil and human…
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…
Calling All Disability Justice Advocates! DLU’s Board to Expand in Late 2025
If you’re reading this, we know you’re a vital part of a diverse and incredible community that’s working towards intersectional disability justice nationwide. Beyond our many wonderful supporters like you, the Disability Law United Board of Directors is the guiding force behind…
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…
Settlement Reached in Tennessee Deaf Prisoner Case: Tennessee Department of Correction commits to provide necessary technology and services to ensure equal access
March 5, 2025 – Nashville, TN – In a significant achievement for the rights of deaf prisoners, three deaf men and Disability Rights Tennessee reached a settlement with the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) that will provide videophones, sign language…