People With Disabilities Fear Service Cuts as Trump’s DOJ Questions Legal Protections

The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren’t required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes. The new position has added momentum to states’ existing legal challenges to the requirement and triggered worries among people who rely on these services.

By: Stephanie Armour

Outlets: KFF Health News

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 1,601

Last Updated: 10 hours, 42 minutes ago

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Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home healthcare aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son. Virginia’s Medicaid program covers the assistance, enabling her to work as both an education technology specialist and a professor, run errands, and keep Mason in the home.

That could change. In June, the Department of Justice issued a legal opinion saying federal disability rights laws don’t require states to provide services that allow people with disabilities to remain in …

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