“The Supreme Court upheld the right of disabled people to sue state governments that fail to provide ramps, elevators or other forms of access to their courthouses yesterday — a clear but limited victory for the disability rights movement that blunts a trend at the court in favor of states’ rights.” The case of Tennessee v. Lane split the Court 5-4, with Sandra Day O’Connor swinging over to join the liberal wing. (Charles Lane, “Disabled Win Right to Sue States Over Court Access “, Washington Post, May 18)(opinion). Public radio’s “Marketplace” business show interviewed me about the case Monday afternoon in a segment that can be heard online (May 17, audio clip — first item in broadcast). More: Brian Doherty at Reason discusses the case (“A Nation of Vague Laws”, May 20) and makes kind mention of our work. Even more: see Marcia Coyle, “Watching Out for ‘Lane’ Changes”, National Law Journal, May 28.
Court: States not immune to ADA damage claims
“The Supreme Court upheld the right of disabled people to sue state governments that fail to provide ramps, elevators or other forms of access to their courthouses yesterday — a clear but limited victory for the disability rights movement that blunts a trend at the court in favor of states’ rights.” The case of Tennessee […]
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