美国司法部起诉缅因州通过隔离有行为健康障碍的儿童来违反 ADA。 The US DOJ sues Maine for ADA violations by segregating children with behavioral health disabilities.
美国司法部起诉缅因州,指控其违反《美国残疾人法》,不必要地将有行为健康残疾的儿童隔离在医院和拘留设施。 The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Maine, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act by unnecessarily segregating children with behavioral health disabilities in hospitals and detention facilities. 诉讼要求缅因州未能提供充分的社区服务,迫使机构收容。 The lawsuit claims Maine fails to provide adequate community-based services, forcing institutionalization. 司法部以前曾通报过这些问题的现状,强调需要提供使这些儿童能够留在家庭和社区的服务。 The DOJ previously notified the state of these issues, emphasizing the need for services that allow these children to remain with their families and in their communities.