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- 1Federal Court Rules D.C. Parole System Discriminates Against Disabled People▼Federal Court Rules Washington, D.C. Parole and Supervised Release System Discriminates Against People with Disabilities
A federal court has ruled that Washington, D.C.'s parole and supervised release system discriminates against people with disabilities. The decision, highlighted by the ACLU of the District of Columbia, finds the system failed to accommodate disabled people under supervision. Advocates say the ruling could force reforms in how parole conditions and support services are administered across the capital's criminal justice system.
- 2Five D.C. Jail Residents Sue District after Fire Trapped Them in Cells●Five D.C. Jail Residents Sue District after Being Trapped in Cells during Fire
Five people held at the D.C. Jail have filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia, saying they were trapped in their cells during a fire. The suit raises questions about jail safety procedures, emergency response and whether staff followed protocols for unlocking cells during emergencies.