Civil Rights of Individuals with Disabilities: The Opinions of Judge Alito

[摘要] Judge Samuel Alito Jr. was nominated by President Bush to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 31, 2005. This report examines the opinions written by Judge Alito relating to civil rights for individuals with disabilities and includes a discussion of cases relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act. In addition, Judge Alito’s federalism decisions are briefly analyzed and their potential impact on disability related issues is discussed. Decisions authored by Judge Alito, as well as selected dissents and decisions where he joined the majority are examined.

[发布日期] 2005-12-02 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Civil rights;Judge Samuel Alito;Judicial opinions;Disabled;Law