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Department of Justice Memo sparks backlash from Bronx elected officials and disability advocacy groups

By Siddhartha Harmalkar Posted on

On June 18, the Department of Justice released a memo arguing that states aren’t required to provide home and community-based services that keep disabled Americans out of institutions.

U.S. Rep Ritchie Torres, who represents NY-15, sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) today urging the department to reconsider its opinion.

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Department of Justice Memo sparks backlash from Bronx elected officials and disability advocacy groups

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