Presidential Power and Immunity- Turquise/green background with several geometric shapes. Text reads: Policy Unpacked Policy Unpacked is a series of plain language articles about the policy process in the United States. We hope that it will serve as a roadmap for understanding how government policies come to life, how they evolve, and how people can engage with them. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

Presidential Power and Immunity

By Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.

Many people are asking ‘What is happening in the United States? What is Presidential power and immunity? Throughout our Policy Unpacked series, our goal is to take topics from the administrative and legal system and make them easier to understand. Presidential Power and Immunity aims to further this effort by breaking down complex legal jargon from today’s headlines. Be sure to check out the other topics in the Policy Unpacked section on our website.

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Becoming Proud

by Johanne Mayer

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Disability pride month is celebrated in July because it recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was passed on July. 26, 1990. Celebrating all people regardless of disability, their identities, their culture and their contributions to society is important. We all should feel accepted and included and we all can give back to society if given the chance. Being different should not be seen as a negative thing because we all are different and that is what makes the world go round; we all need to remember- we all need and want the same things. Disability pride month also seeks to change the way people think about and define disability and the stigma around it.

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Legal Terms in the News

This infographic explains common legal terms that often appear in the news, such as court orders, injunctions, and stays. It breaks down each term in clear, easy-to-understand language, helping readers know what these legal actions mean and when they’re used. This infographic aims to make legal information more accessible for everyone.

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