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Justice Department Marks Texas' Successful Completion of Reforms at Thirteen State-Operated Facilities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

12/09/2025 07:00 AM EST

Today, the Justice Department joined with the State of Texas in asking a federal district court to dismiss a long-running case that saw the State reform thirteen State-operated facilities for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division brought to completion years of work that now requires Texas to protect the rights of Americans who are in its care at these centers. Through a court order called a consent decree, Texas implemented reforms to protect residents from harm, provide clinical care and education, and provide services for people with IDD in integrated settings.

Department of Justice Rule Restores Equal Protection for All in Civil Rights Enforcement

12/09/2025 07:00 AM EST

Today, the Justice Department issued a final rule updating its regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights of 1964. This rule ensures that our nation's federal civil rights laws are firmly grounded in the principle of equal treatment under the law by eliminating disparate-impact liability from its Title VI regulations.

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