Category: Articles on Issues of Justice

How The One Big, Beautiful Bill Impacts the Disability Community

Posted on | by Guest Author | Leave a Comment on How The One Big, Beautiful Bill Impacts the Disability Community

By Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) into law, after it narrowly passed both chambers of Congress. While most presidents bring changes that can be controversial, President Trump’s signing of the OBBB led to a major economic overhaul that will have long-term effects on the disability community. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to send the bill to the House of Representatives to be voted on. On July 3, 2025, the bill narrowly passed through the House with a vote of 218-214 and was signed into law on July 4, 2025.

Continue reading →

Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: Trump v. Casa, Inc.

Posted on | by Guest Author | Leave a Comment on Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: Trump v. Casa, Inc.

By Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.

Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order 2025 Faces Supreme Court Challenge

July 2025 Update:
In the final opinion issued on June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court voted in favor of the Trump administration (six justices voted for and three against). The Court did not decide whether President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship violated the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment or the Nationality Act, meaning it did not look at the issue of citizenship status or whether people are in the country legally, regardless of where they are born. Instead, the Court looked at a procedural court issue and decided whether courts have the equitable authority to issue universal injunctions. 

Continue reading →
Dark blue background with white text that reads: Department of Justice Repeals 11 ADA Guidance Documents. Image of a stack of documents. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

Guidance Documents and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Posted on | by Guest Author | Leave a Comment on Guidance Documents and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Guidance Documents

Understanding ADA guidance documents for disability inclusion is essential for creating accessible and equitable environments. These documents provide practical insights into complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fostering meaningful inclusion across public spaces, workplaces, and community programs. Whether you’re an advocate, employer, or policymaker, this resource can help you take actionable steps toward disability equity.

Continue reading →