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The Medical Necessity Dodge
A federal appeals court rejected a defense used by institutions to deny accommodations for disabled individuals, ruling that self-determined medical necessity cannot end ADA inquiries. The case of Bilal Adom, who was denied incontinence supplies,…
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The Wall Nobody Sees: How “Quasi-Judicial Immunity” Shields Family Court Officials Nationwide
August 3, 2026
Annelise Rice's civil rights lawsuit against various professionals involved in her custody case was dismissed due to quasi-judicial immunity. The judge acknowledged her suffering but ruled that accountability for bad decisions in family courts is…