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Texas v. Kennedy Abandons Federal Commitment to Community Integration

September 24, 2026 — Yesterday, the federal judge in the case of Texas v. Kennedy entered an order throwing out the community integration provisions of the Section 504 rule issued in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The order applies...

AAPD Statement on Ruling Vacating Community Integration Provisions in 2024 Section 504 Rule

For Immediate Release, September 23, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-975-0960 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the federal judge in Texas v. Kennedy vacated the community integration requirements in the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS)...

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