by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jul 14, 2025 | Civil Rights, Local News
Recently, the MacArthur Justice Center filed a federal amicus brief in the Western District of Missouri supporting a human rights lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Youth Services (DYS). The lawsuit argues that DYS should be considered a place of accommodation... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jul 9, 2025 | Civil Rights, Education Law
The Education Department is rapidly dismissing civil rights complaints as the White House continues to shrink the department’s operations. According to court documents filed in early July, the Office of Civil Rights dismissed over 3,400 of the 4,833 complaints it... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jul 9, 2025 | Disability Law
President Trump recently signed a sprawling agenda bill, which includes tax reductions for some Americans, more funding for programs such as border security and national security, and cuts to programs like SNAP and Medicaid. The nearly $1 trillion changes to Medicaid... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jun 25, 2025 | Disability Law, Education Law
Kennedy Hunt P.C. recently filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Cahokia Unit School District #187 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, alleging that the public school district violated the Individuals with Disabilities... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jun 17, 2025 | Disability Law, Education Law
The Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling that makes it easier for students and families to sue schools in cases of disability discrimination. This decision is a significant victory for disability rights, strengthening the Americans with Disabilities Act and...