North Carolina is among 18 states whose governors are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to protect community-based services for people with disabilities, according to a September 15, 2026, report from Disability Scoop.

The governors’ letter challenges a Justice Department memo questioning longstanding interpretations of Olmstead v. L.C., the landmark Supreme Court decision supporting access to community-based services rather than unnecessary institutionalization.

What Are Governors Calling For?

The governors oppose federal actions that could weaken community integration protections. Their letter emphasizes the importance of allowing people with disabilities to make meaningful choices about where they live, work and receive services.

Disability advocates quoted in the report stress that the Justice Department memo has not changed the law itself.

Why It Matters for Raleigh

For Raleigh residents with disabilities, families and caregivers, North Carolina’s participation connects this national debate to concerns about independent living and community participation.

The issue centers on protections that help people remain connected to their homes, schools, workplaces and neighborhoods.

Read Michelle Diament’s full report at Disability Scoop⁠ for details about the governors’ letter and advocates’ concerns.

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