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    9. A new ACLU lawsuit alleges that Washington DC is discriminating against people with mental health disabilities by continuing to send armed officers to mental health calls

      ~health.mental Text 161 words
      https://theappeal.org/dc-police-mental-health-crisis-response-aclu-lawsuit/ The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday alleging that the...

      https://theappeal.org/dc-police-mental-health-crisis-response-aclu-lawsuit/

      The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday alleging that the district’s practice of sending police officers—instead of mental health specialists—to mental health emergencies violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.

      “Someone who calls 911 for a physical health emergency gets trained medical providers who can treat and stabilize them,” said Susan Mizner, director of the ACLU’s Disability Rights Program, in a press release. “But someone who calls 911 for a mental health emergency gets a police officer with handcuffs and a gun.”

      According to the lawsuit, these differing responses constitute a breach of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits government entities from denying people with disabilities equal access to government services and programs. The ACLU is suing on behalf of Bread for the City, a local nonprofit that provides healthcare and social services to lower-income and unhoused communities.

      31 votes

    13. Visiting DC, any recommendations?

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      I’m going to be in Washington, D.C. for the next week (give or take a day). I’ll be staying in Arlington, VA and plan on utilizing public transportation while I’m there. Any unconventional...

      I’m going to be in Washington, D.C. for the next week (give or take a day). I’ll be staying in Arlington, VA and plan on utilizing public transportation while I’m there.

      Any unconventional recommendations or things I should know?

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    23. Twitter requests deletion of three inciteful tweets from Donald Trump. If tweets remain undeleted, account will remain locked.

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      @Twitter Safety: As a result of the unprecedented and ongoing violent situation in Washington, D.C., we have required the removal of three @realDonaldTrump Tweets that were posted earlier today for repeated and severe violations of our Civic Integrity policy. https://t.co/k6OkjNG3bM

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