Olmstead v. L.C.
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| Olmstead v. L.C. | |
| Court | U.S. Supreme Court |
|---|---|
| Citation | 527 U.S. 581 119 S. Ct. 2176 (1999) |
| Date decided | June 22, 1999 |
| Appealed from | U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit |
| Case Opinions | |
| majority | written by Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined by Sandra Day O'Connor, David Souter, Stephen Breyer, John P. Stevens |
| concurrence | written by John P. Stevens |
| concurrence | written by Anthony Kennedy joined by Stephen Breyer |
| dissent | written by Clarence Thomas joined by William Rehnquist, Antonin Scalia |
Facts
The two plaintiffs were women with mental disabilities. Employees of Georgia Regional Hospital decided to keep the patients at the state institution, rather than at community treatment centers due to financial considerations.
Issues
Should the ADA apply to mentally disabled patients regarding community treatment programs?
Holding
Yes.
Rule
Individuals with mental disabilities have the right to community-based housing under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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