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December 18, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on the Federal School Safety Commission Report
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law expresses serious concerns about the Trump Administration’s Federal School Safety Commission’s report, and condemns the Commission’s recommendation that the U.S. Department of Education rescind its 2014 school discipline guidance. The Bazelon Center urges the Department to retain the guidance and to stop engaging in harmful and discriminatory stereotypes about children with mental health disabilities. Read the statement (PDF).
December 15, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on the Texas v. Azar Decision
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is disappointed and disturbed by yesterday’s ruling in Texas v. Azar invalidating the Affordable Care Act. Judge O’Connor’s decision ignores Supreme Court precedent and the intent of Congress. This decision should and will be appealed. We expect that the Affordable Care Act will be upheld and plan to support the appeal. Read the statement (PDF).
November 16, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on the Department of Health and Human Services’ Recent Proposal to Increase Institutionalization
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law condemns the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement earlier this week that it plans to approve new mental health Medicaid demonstration waivers to fund the institutionalization of people with psychiatric disabilities. Read the statement Read the statement (PDF).
November 8, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on Adoption of Medicaid Expansion by Three New States
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law celebrates the passage of Medicaid expansion ballot initiatives in three states: Proposition 2 in Idaho, Initiative 427 in Nebraska, and Proposition 3 in Utah. Read the statement (PDF).
October 26, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on the Trump Administration’s Reported Plan to Redefine Sex
The Judge David L. Bazelon Center joins numerous civil rights and medical organizations in condemning the Trump administration’s reported plan to redefine sex in Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in order to remove transgender and intersex individuals from civil rights protections. Read the statement (PDF).
October 25, 2018 – Bazelon Center Releases New Report on Advances in Employment Policy for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Bazelon Center is releasing a new report, Advances in Employment Policy for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness, offering recommendations to address employment barriers and encourages state mental health agencies to expand supported employment. Read the statement (PDF).
October 6, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on October 6 Vote to Confirm Judge Kavanaugh
The Bazelon Center condemns the vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. We are extremely disappointed that Judge Kavanaugh has been confirmed despite an extensive record demonstrating his disregard for the self-determination and humanity of people with disabilities. Read the statement (PDF).
July 26, 2018 – Bazelon Center Review of Disability-Related Cases Involving Judge Brett Kavanaugh
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law strongly opposes the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. The appointment of Judge Kavanaugh would threaten hard-won rights and protections for people with disabilities. A summary of his record is provided (PDF).
July 26, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on Celebrating the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Today marks the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA. One of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation, the ADA is a landmark civil rights law for people with disabilities. Read the statement (PDF).
July 9, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on the Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court of the United States
The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is extremely concerned that if the Senate confirms any jurist who has not demonstrated a strong and unwavering commitment to civil rights and civil liberties, it will signal a devastating blow to the rights of people with disabilities. Read the statement (PDF).
June 20, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on the Forced Separation of Children and Families
The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law strongly condemns the Trump administration’s policy of separating children from their families at the United States-Mexico border. Read the statement (PDF).
June 4, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on Supreme Court ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop
Today, the Supreme Court issued a narrow decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. While the Bazelon Center is disappointed that the Court ruled against the plaintiffs based on the specific facts of this case, we are reassured that the Court has affirmed. Read the statement (PDF).
March 27, 2018 – Bazelon Center Statement on the Passing of Linda Brown
The Bazelon Center joins the in mourning the passing of Linda Brown, whose right to attend an integrated school was at the center of the Supreme Court’s 1954 landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education. Read the statement (PDF).
February 23, 2018 – Bazelon Statement on Institutionalization Proposals
The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law condemns President Trump’s recent claim that the forced institutionalization of people with mental health disabilities will promote community safety. Read the statement (PDF).
February 16, 2018 – Bazelon Statement on the Shooting in Parkland, Florida
On Wednesday, February 14, as on far too many days this year – and in past years – there was a school shooting. Our hearts break for the victims, their families and friends, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community, and the community of Parkland, Florida. Read the statement (PDF).
February 15, 2018 – Bazelon Statement on the Passage of H.R. 620
The Bazelon Center condemns the passage by the House of Representatives of H.R. 620, the so-called ADA Education and Reform Act. The House today passed the bill by a vote of 225 to 192. Read the statement (PDF).
January 19, 2018 – Bazelon Statement on Work Requirements in Medicaid
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released new Medicaid guidance allowing states to impose work requirements as a condition of Medicaid eligibility. The Bazelon Center condemns this Administration’s approval and promotion of Medicaid work requirements. Read the statement (PDF).
January 11, 2018 – Bazelon Statement on the Recent Press and Public Discourse About the Mental Health of Public Figures
Over the last few weeks, an increasing number of people from all points on the political spectrum have started to discuss, most often in a disparaging way, President Trump’s mental health. The press and the public alike have thrown around words like “unhinged,” “crazy,” and “unstable.” Behind these provocative words lies the all too common assumption that a person who has a mental health disability cannot possibly be trusted, let alone successful. Unfortunately, this assumption seems prevalent even among psychiatrists who should professionally be most aware of this falsehood. Read the statement (PDF).
January 8, 2018 – Statement on the Withdrawal of Guidance and Technical Assistance Documents Concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act
The undersigned members and allies of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and the Collaboration to Promote Self Determination (CPSD) write to express concern about the Justice Department’s recent withdrawal of a number of guidance and technical assistance documents concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Read the statement (PDF).
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