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The involuntary detention of individuals in psychiatric or other facilities through civil proceedings rather than criminal prosecution. Raises due process concerns when used to indefinitely detain immigrants who cannot be deported.

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Updated March 25, 2026 Civil Rights
Major Abuse of Power Ongoing

Systematic Rollback of Disability Rights Protections

Systematic dismantlement of disability protections through withdrawal of ADA guidance, cancellation of pending rules, elimination of Section 503 hiring goals, 50% staff cuts at the disability services agency, and an executive order promoting institutionalization — described by the American Bar Association as rolling 'back decades of disability rights.'

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